Five Oscar Races Are Still Too Close to Call, Including Paul Giamatti vs. Cillian Murphy
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The road to the Oscars is checkered with awards group accolades, but uncertainties still lie ahead.
Honors are imminent from several industry bodies — DGA, PGA, BAFTA and SAG — all of which share AMPAS members, setting the stage for potential surprises and maybe more question marks.
The biggest one of all: Will the Academy go its own way, or will it unanimously favor Christopher Nolan’s epic “Oppenheimer,” potentially setting a record for most wins for a best picture winner since “Slumdog Millionaire” took eight in 2008.
Setting aside that known unknown, here’s a look at the races that are firmly in flux as the big night fast approaches. Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories. BEST ACTOR Crowding this category are five esteemed actors, each championing a compelling narrative.
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