Andrew Scott Top Tier Best Actor Oscar Race
hollywoodreporter.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Malkovich gave a strong best actor Oscar contender performance in Wild Horse Nine, premiering at the Telluride Film Festival, but Andrew Scott's portrayal in Elsinore shifted the frontrunner status.
- Andrew Scott delivers a powerful performance as Ian Charleson, an actor who continued performing Hamlet despite a terminal AIDS diagnosis, earning a profound response at Telluride.
- While Malkovich may have an edge due to his career longevity and the broader acclaim for Wild Horse Nine, Scott's extraordinary role in Elsinore could overshadow other elements of the film.
- Elsinore may also receive nominations for Olivia Colman (supporting actress), screenplay, editing, score, and possibly best picture, although Scott's acting is the standout.
- If nominated and victorious, Andrew Scott could become the first openly gay actor to win an Oscar, breaking new ground in a category historically awarded to non-LGBTQ+ actors portraying LGBT roles.
