10 Underrated Acting Contenders to Consider This Oscars Season
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Awards Circuit Column: Memo to Oscar voters: Please don’t overlook these standout performers.
Every awards season, certain performances shine brighter than others, dominating nominations and positioning a lucky few to accept some golden hardware.
But what about those unsung heroes? We see them every year, actors whose brilliance might slip under the radar. In this year’s awards race, a couple subtler turns may be overshadowed by “louder” performances in more buzzy titles. Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
It’s not just about what’s deemed “the best” when it comes to the Oscars. It’s often about what’s the most watched. The voters are made up of working industry folks who don’t have the luxury of dedicating infinite hours to watching hundreds of films in the calendar year.
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