Early Oscar Predictions 2025 | Best Supporting Actor

Who is going to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 97th Academy Awards? Here are my early predictions! #oscars #academyawards #oscars2025 #bestsupportingactor #guypearce #kieranculkin #denzelwashington #oscarpredictions #theawardscontender

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[beautifulmidnight]

Damn. You’re absolutely right about Sing Sing. I remember wanting to see it when the hype was high, and it never came to my city (or many Canadian cities, likely) and I legitimately forgot it existed until now.

[JesseGallaghers]

Regarding distribution for SING SING: What you need to understand is that theatrical distribution is not the “make it/break it” for awards because Academy Members have access to their own streaming portal where they can access the film. They also are invited to special screenings. So they have more access to the film than the general public has.

[BFA]

My Early Oscar Predictions for Best Supporting Actor
Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing)
Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
Stanley Tucci (Conclave)
Denzel Washington (Gladiator II)

[jonathanvelazquezph.d.]

Love that there's a good mix of actors with Academy credentials, i.e. Denzel Washington and Edward Norton, and first-time nominees such as Guy Pearce, Kieran Culkin, and Clarence Maclin. This list could definitely evolve in the coming months.

[Gunther-]

I just saw the Brutalist at Viennale festival in Vienna. Guy Pearce is sensational, I would really love to see him winning the Oscar this year!!!

[TheUnihorn]

After seeing A Real Pain, Kiera Culkin is amazing - but him being campaigned in Supporting instead of Lead is First-Class Category Fraud

[ad-sd-vids]

Clarence maclin’s performance is so real because he is literally playing himself

[joser]

I'm rooting Gladiator 2 is a really good film, just because Denzel's performance is showy and it could make him win the much deserved 3rd Oscar for acting.

[bumblebee]

To this day I still don't understand how Ed Norton doesn't have an Oscar in his hands. I hope he will get that nomination!!!!

[KyloRenRadio]

I'll be interested in your thoughts in The Apprentice. The movie, and Strong's performance, create actual sympathy for Roy Cohn. A Best Supporting Actor nomination would be well deserved.

[SleepFan]

1. Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
2. Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
3. Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing)
4. Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
5. Denzel Washington (Gladiator II)

[sacosec]

Speaking of overdue, I sure hope Edward Norton wins an Oscar soon.

[scman]

So glad you did this one without any guests. I was actually able to watch the whole thing!

[jamielee]

I can totally admit I’m biased because I’ve loved Guy Pearce since his Neighbours & Priscilla days. He’s one of my favourite actors of all time.
His body of work over the years & everything I’ve heard about his tour de force performance in The Brutalist… I hope he sweeps the season!!! I hope it’s his moment. I truly do. 🤞🤞

[ciri_riannon]

Edward Norton is gonna win. He's been snubbed for two decades. Besides, the Academy loves biopics.

[mikedelong]

Did nobody love Javier Bardem in Dune 2? I was blown away by his performance.

[marrmart]

Thank you brian about supporting actors prediction ♥♥♥

[patriciascolafeleppa]

Sing Sing is the BEST MOVIE of the year and deserves nominations in most categories. The movie was shot on 16 mm film, in 19 days, with a very small crew. The DP, Pat Scola should be nominated for an Oscar for cinematography because the visual look, the lighting, the film choice, all created the naturalistic atmosphere to tell the story. Accompanied with Bryce Dessner's score that sells the beautiful scenes and intimate facial expressions. And kudos to the director, Greg Kwedar, who allowed dialogue to be ad-libbed at times, which created the emotional essence throughout the film that tugs at your heart. The cast deserves best ensemble because 90% of the cast are the formerly incarcerated men that participated in the RTA theater program while in Sing Sing and that authenticity shines. And what can you say about Coleman Domingo.... he deserves the Oscar this year, his performance is perfectly understated, and he allows the other men to shine because this is their story. Well Done!! Also, Clarence Maclin and Paul Raci both deserve best supporting nominations. Their performances tie the strings that pull the film to its brilliance. Best movie overall in a very long time and well worth the emotional journey.

[patrarus]

Thanks for another excellent commentary, Brian. You're the best! I would love to see Edward Norton win the best supporting actor Oscar. He is long overdue, IMO. As always, keep up the great work!

[Jerrymorrison]

Great video, I’m excited to see a few you mentioned that I haven’t seen yet.