Pete Hammond’s 2023 Oscar Predictions: “It’s Anybody’s Ballgame”
The State of the Race
As the 2023 Oscars race heats up, Deadline’s Awards Columnist Pete Hammond has released his latest predictions, declaring that “it’s anybody’s ballgame” this year. With the field of contenders still wide open, Hammond’s analysis provides valuable insights into the current state of the race.
Major Categories
Best Picture
Hammond predicts “The Fabelmans” as the frontrunner in this category, with “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” close behind. Other contenders include “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Tár.”
Best Director
Steven Spielberg (“The Fabelmans”) is the presumed frontrunner, with Martin McDonagh (“The Banshees of Inisherin”) and Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) as strong contenders.
Best Actor
Austin Butler (“Elvis”) and Colin Farrell (“The Banshees of Inisherin”) are neck-and-neck in this category, with Brendan Fraser (“The Whale”) and Bill Nighy (“Living”) also in the running.
Best Actress
Michelle Williams (“The Fabelmans”) is the current frontrunner, with Cate Blanchett (“Tár”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) as strong contenders.
Other Notable Predictions
Best Supporting Actor
Ke Huy Quan (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) is the heavy favorite, with Brendan Gleeson (“The Banshees of Inisherin”) and Paul Dano (“The Fabelmans”) as potential challengers.
Best Supporting Actress
Angela Bassett (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) is the frontrunner, with Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin”) and Jamie Lee Curtis (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) also in contention.
Best International Feature Film
“All Quiet on the Western Front” (Germany) is the presumed favorite, with “Close” (Belgium) and “EO” (Poland) as potential surprises.
The Road Ahead
As the race continues to unfold, Hammond emphasizes that the outcome is far from certain. With several major guild awards yet to be announced, the final Oscar nominations will provide a clearer picture of the frontrunners. The 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12, 2023.
