Clayton 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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