Best Actor
The nominees:
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
Who will win: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
In playing J. Robert Oppenheimer, Murphy didn’t just get to finally be the star of a Christopher Nolan movie after many supporting stints — he got to prove to everyone that he is a leading man, period.
Murphy is captivating as Oppenheimer, as he must not just navigate trying to save the world (without blowing it up), but also deal with the consequences that come with being a ladies’ man.
Who should win: Murphy is the one.
Who could surprise us: Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Sometimes Oscar wins are for careers rather than a single performance, which could lead to a Giamatti win.
He’s won multiple Golden Globes, he’s won an Emmy, and some feel it’s his time to get that Oscar.
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