Nominations voting is from January 8-12, 2025, with official Oscar nominations announced January 17, 2025. Final voting is February 11-18, 2025. The 97th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 2 and air live on ABC at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT.
Excitement is building in Hollywood as we approach the next Academy Awards. The race for the Best Supporting Actor category has several notable contenders who have demonstrated exceptional talent this year.
Colman Domingo’s Remarkable Journey
Following his first Oscar nomination for his role in the Netflix biopic Rustin, Colman Domingo returns with a powerful performance in Sing Sing, an A24 prison drama that explores the transformative power of art. As Divine G., Domingo captivates audiences with a tender portrayal, and the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival garnered critical acclaim.
Glen Powell’s Turn in Hit Man
Hit Man, co-written by Glen Powell and five-time Oscar nominee Richard Linklater, has positioned Powell as a strong contender this Awards season. His portrayal of Gary Johnson, an undercover hit man, shows his depth as an actor. According to Richard Linklater, I’m Richard Linklater, director and co-writer of ‘Hit Man.’ So in this scene, Glen Powell, who’s playing Gary Johnson, the undercover hit man…
Sebastian Stan Stands Out
Sebastian Stan’s performance in A Different Man from A24 has already earned him accolades, including a Silver Bear for Best Acting in a Leading Role at the Berlin Film Festival. This award could give him an edge in this competitive category.
Austin Butler Brings Drama to The Bikeriders
In Jeff Nichols’ latest film, The Bikeriders, Austin Butler portrays Benny, a character integral to the narrative arc of this intense drama about a fictional Midwestern motorcycle club. Scenes featuring Benny in deep contemplation add gravity to Butler’s performance.
The Intriguing Realm of Quinn and Plemons
As anticipation builds for Kinds of Kindness, Jesse Plemons’ portrayal has already won accolades. His nuanced performance alongside Willem Dafoe and Emma Stone could potentially secure him an Oscar nomination.
He’s Back… As Joker Again
Joaquin Phoenix may make history with his reprisal of Arthur Fleck in Joker: Folie à Deux. If he wins again for this role, it will mark a rare achievement in the Academy’s history. Lady Gaga joins him as Harley Quinn, adding new dimensions to their dynamic on-screen relationship.
A Visionary Love Story with Garfield
Andrew Garfield takes on a deeply emotional role in A24’s upcoming romance film We Live In Time. Starring alongside Florence Pugh and directed by John Crowley, known for Brooklyn, Garfield’s portrayal offers both humor and deep emotional resonance.
- Frontrunners:
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
- Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)
- Austin Butler (The Bikeriders)
- Jesse Plemons (Kinds of Kindness)
- Glen Powell (Hit Man)
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