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5 Actors Who Will Make a Splash at the 2015 Oscars

By Jameson Brown · September 3, 2014

Oscar season is soon to begin and what would this world be if we didn’t start making predictions about movies before summer is even over. These five actors (at this point) are who I feel are leading the pack in terms of performances and word of mouth. More lists like this to come. 

5. Steve Carell

Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher is an obvious Academy frontrunner, and the early buzz surrounds the stellar performances from the trifecta cast. Steve Carell not only seems to have transformed his look, but his mannerisms and dialect completely. Hail to the method, Steve!

4. Channing Tatum

Yes, Channing Tatum is A. on this list and B. for Foxcatcher again. Alongside Carell, Tatum seems to have found his acting chops over the years and this could be the film to get him the nod. Why? Well, he has the physical structure for his role as Mark Schultz and the acting mentality to inhabit that athletic, determined character. I’m actually happy to see Tatum blossom as an actor and take on roles like this – a long way from Step Up that’s for sure.

 

3. Matthew McConaughey (Again)

Nolan’s Interstellar is coming this Fall and the combination of space travel, family and [what looks like] a profound performance from McConaughey could equal yet another award season that Wooderson mows down. 

 

2. Michael Keaton

He’s back, and playing a winged character again could land him a seat at the gold table. Birdman is due out in the prime time of Oscar season and features a semi-familiar story, but with a highly unique visual approach. This, paired with Keaton’s talent, is bound for some glory. 

 

1. Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin is due. He has put in his time and given us some blistering performances. With another P.T. Anderson tag team effort coming out (Inherent Vice), Phoenix could possibly pull out the big one.