Here’s that rule change: “If a performer has been nominated or has won in a lead or supporting performer category, the performer will not be eligible to submit in a guest performer category in a subsequent Emmy year for playing the same character role in the same series. They may, however, continue to enter in a lead or supporting category.”

The Television Academy announced rules changes on Wednesday impacting both the 77th Emmy Awards and the 78th in 2025 and 2026, respectively. For this year, the changes expand eligibility in the directing category and redefine eligibility for guest performers,