Get insights into the potential winners in the acting categories, Best Picture, and Best Director at the BAFTA Film Awards. Discover the frontrunners and potential dark horses in each category.
BAFTA Film Awards: Predictions for Acting Categories
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Film award season is in full swing and nearing the business end. What commenced in the States with the Globes will now see a detour across the pond as the stars will grace the Royal Festival Hall and hope to get a platform for any last minute Oscar campaigning. With some surprises in the nominations such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Greta Gerwig getting snubbed (these were in tune with the Oscars) to the likes of Oscar nominees in Yorgos Lanthimos, Lily Gladstone and Martin Scorsese missing out on nods, it remains to be seen what direction some key races take. Will some names leave London with a trophy and a stranglehold in a particular category? Or could a surprise winner change the narrative?
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Let's find out with an analysis of the four acting categories, Best Picture, and Best Director.
Best Supporting Actor Predictions
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This category seems set in stone with Robert Downey Jr's performance winning at the Globes and the Critics Choice Awards. While names such as Jacob Ellordi, Paul Mescal, and Dominic Sessa are present in the race, they may not cause an upset due to their lack of nominations at the SAG and the Oscar awards. The only potential threat to Downey Jr delivering an acceptance speech at the Royal Festival Hall could be Robert De Niro. The octogenarian was the standout from Killers of The Flower Moon and is the sole BAFTA acting nominee from the film.
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Will Win: Robert Downey Jr
Should Win: Robert Downey Jr
Dark Horse: Robert De Niro
Best Supporting Actress Predictions
Claire Foy and Rosamund Pike are home favorites, but their films are not really in the conversation for Best Picture at the BAFTAs and The Oscars. That leaves us with Emily Blunt, Sandra Hüller, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Sandra Hüller could find herself beaten by Emma Stone in the Best Actress category, and there doesn't seem to be a chance she can break through in this category. And that leaves us with the frontrunner, who has been on a winning spree- Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
Will Win: Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Should Win: Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Dark Horse: N/A
Best Actor Predictions
This one seems to be a lock. A British actor who has played a variety of roles, ranging from The Scarecrow to Thomas Shelby. The actor with the most gripping role in what is set to win the year's Best Film. It is tough to see an upset in the Best Actor race, though, as there have been many names floated as potential nominees/winners. If one were to look for any upsets in this category, it could come from Paul Giamatti for his turn as a prep school teacher in The Holdovers.
Will Win: Cillian Murphy
Should Win: Cillian Murphy
Dark Horse: Paul Giamatti
Best Actress Predictions
This category is extremely interesting as Oscar front runner Lily Gladstone has not received a nod. Her absence opens things up, allowing for the insertion of a new name in the Best Actress Race as the Award swing concludes. That leaves us with Emma Stone vs Sandra Hüller. Sandra Hüller can be seen as the top pick considering her nomination at the Oscars, the SAG, and double nominations at BAFTA showcases a mix of guild and popular support. However, it may not be enough with Anatomy of a Fall thriving primarily due to the screenplay and directing. It looks like Emma Stone's award to lose.
Will Win: Emma Stone
Should Win: Emma Stone
Dark Horse: Margot Robbie
Best Director Predictions
This seems to be a forgone conclusion with the way Oppenheimer has been receiving accolades. Christopher Nolan is also the home hero... so anything other than a Nolan win will be an absolute shocker. But just for argument's sake, Justine Triet and Alexander Payne can be potential dark horses.
Will Win: Christopher Nolan
Should Win: Christopher Nolan
Dark Horse: Alexander Payne
Best Film Predictions
Oppenheimer seems to be the favorite here and for good reason. So let's just use this space to explore why the other films could play spoiler. That leaves Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, and The Holdovers. The surprise BAFTA nomination to Dominic Sessa is an indicator that The Holdovers has some supporters at the BAFTA.
Will Win: Oppenheimer
Should Win: Oppenheimer
Dark Horse: The Holdovers