The Academy Awards is right around the corner and critics and fans alike are salivating at the chance to see their favorite actors, filmmakers and crew rack up the awards.
One of the most talked-about awards is the Oscar for Best Actor. In a stacked category, we have Joaquin Phoenix (Joker), Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Adam Driver (Marriage Story), Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory) and Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes) going head-to-head to win the coveted award.
Current Odds Date & Time: January 31st, 9:00 P.M. (EST)
Online bookmaker 10Bet has Phoenix at -2000 to win Best Actor.
If the Golden Globes is any indication as to who will win Best Actor, Joaquin Phoenix should have another award to place on his mantle.
Looking at the odds from online bookie 10Bet, it seems as if Best Actor is Phoenix’s to lose. His talent was displayed heavily in Joker as it was one of the most talked-about films in 2019.
Joker received only a 68% on the Tomatometer but received 88% from the audience score. Those stats are interesting as Once Upon a Time In Hollywood received 85% on the Tomatometer. Whether you believe one film is better than the other, Phoenix gave a mesmerizing performance in the R rated film.
It will be interesting to see if any of the longshots’ odds move before the awards ceremony. Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce also showcased remarkable acting but critics are saying not to the level fo Phoenix, the projected winner.
Adam Driver is the closest to capturing Phoenix, as he is listed at +800, even then, it’s going to be a huge mountain to climb for Driver (or anyone) to take Best Actor away from Phoenix.
