A few weeks ago, the Oscar The best lead actor seemed determined, but the SAG in favor of Eddie Redmayne leaves everything open.
It seemed that Michael Keaton he was an Oscar favorite for his role in «Birdman«, But his greatest rival, Eddie Redmayne by "The Theory of Everything«, Has been made strong by winning the Screen Actors Guild Award.
The protagonist of "Birdman" has amazed critics by receiving many awards, including the Globo de Oro for best actor in a comedy or musical and two awards at the Critics' Choice Awards, best actor and best comedy actor, that automatically made him the favorite for the statuette.
His biggest rival seemed to be Eddie Redmayne after winning the Golden Globe for best actor in drama, something that has been confirmed after winning him SAG. What's more, it now appears to have a better chance than its competitor, as many of the academics voting for this category are also voters for the Actors Guild Awards.
The other three candidates have virtually no options this year and it would be a huge surprise if any of the three would pick up the Oscar. Bradley Cooper gets his third consecutive nomination for «American Sniper«, Something that shows that the actor loves the Academy, but it does not seem that it will be his year yet. Steve Carell wins the nomination award for moving to drama in «foxcatcher«, Which shows his talent but insufficient to win the statuette this year. AND Benedict Cumberbach gets the nomination for «The Imitation Game»After being last year in several films that were at the Academy Awards, which shows that he is on the rise and that we will surely see him again aspiring to the Oscar.
Forecast for the Oscar for best actor
To Win: Eddie Redmayne for "The Theory of Everything"
Who should win: Eddie Redmayne for "The Theory of Everything"
Who else could win: Michael Keaton for "Birdman"
Other nominees: Steve Carell for "Foxcatcher", Bradley Cooper for "American Sniper" and Benedict Cumberbatch for "The Imitation Game"
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