Now I know why the actresses in Hollywood are always complaining about actors getting all the good roles. It's only June yet I could already list three actors who have a good shot of getting that Oscar Best Actor nomination for 2020 (and none yet for the women, huhu).
And I can say that with confidence because the movies these three actors are in are either directed by or about previous Oscar winners.
Leo has already won this award, so I hope it's Brad Pitt who gets the Oscar this time, in hopefully, the supporting category. But he has to get nominated first. They appear in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' and that guy has an enviable record for getting his actors nominated (and winning an Oscar) - so I won't be surprised if both Leo and Brad make it into the the final lists.
Pedro Almodovar is also well-loved in the Academy as he has two Oscars so Antonio Banderas will most likely get part of that love in his film "Pain and Glory'. Winning Best Actor in Cannes can help in keeping his name alive throughout the long voting season. Also, Banderas has many fans within the Academy like Madonna and Melanie Griffith, who I'm sure are both voters.
Then there's Taron Egerton who plays Elton John in Rocketman. Elton John has an Oscar for Best Song from The Lion King movie. That year, he had three songs nominated. That's how good The Lion King soundtrack was. So he's had Academy love before and with strong voter support from the music branch of the Academy which includes, again, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Bono of U2, Sam Smith, Adele - it would be impossible if Taron doesn't get nominated.
They banded together to give Bohemian Rhapsody a load of nominations last year and a Best Actor to Rami Malek, they may do it again this year for Rocketman.
Personally, I hope Antonio and Taron get into the list. Leo has won anyway, and he has been nominated several times as well, so give chance to others. But since Leo is a major star and the Academy needs high ratings, putting Leo in the red carpet is not a bad idea as well.
I feel pity for the newbie actors. They really have to give an unforgettable performance because the slots remaining is getting less and less.
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