Jodie Comer Wins Outstanding br Lead Actress at 2019 Emmy Awards Comer won for her portrayal br of a Russian assassin, Villanelle, br in the BBC America drama series, 'Killing Eve.' This was Comer's first br Emmy nomination. In winning the lead actress br in a drama Emmy, she beat br out her co-star, actress Sandra Oh. She also won over 'Game of Thrones' br star Emilia Clarke, Viola Davis, Mandy br Moore, Robin Wright and Laura Linney. Comer's win is for the br second season of 'Killing Eve.' The series was also nominated br for outstanding drama series, br clinched this year by HBO's br 'Game of Thrones.' 'Killing Eve' has been br renewed for a third season.