Andrew Scott Leaps Into Top Tier of Best Actor Oscar Race for 'Elsinore'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Malkovich delivered a strong performance in Wild Horse Nine, positioning him as an early frontrunner for the best actor Oscar, especially given his film’s likely multiple nominations.
- Andrew Scott’s portrayal of Ian Charleson in Elsinore, depicting the actor’s courageous continuation of performing Hamlet after an AIDS diagnosis, received an overwhelmingly positive response at the Telluride Film Festival.
- Scott’s performance is considered extraordinary and may overshadow other elements of Elsinore, which, while solid, face some uncertainty regarding additional Oscar nominations.
- Elsinore could also earn nominations for Olivia Colman (supporting actress), Stephen Beresford (original screenplay), Valerio Bonelli (film editing), Stefan Gregory (original score), and possibly best picture.
- If Andrew Scott wins, he could become the first openly gay actor to receive an Oscar, marking a significant milestone in the awards’ history.
