Daniel Craig, who is renowned as one of the most outstanding actors of his generation, has been involved in both blockbuster franchises like playing M in the last James Bond films featuring Daniel Craig and Voldemort in the Harry Potter series, as well as lesser-known independent and introspective movies. His latest movie, , is even an Academy Award contender this year. Yet, despite his impressive career, he has not yet won an Oscar for his work. There’s a strange rumor circulating among Academy voters that could potentially keep him from receiving the recognition he deserves at this year’s ceremony.
Based on a report from Variety, at least two voters have confessed that they did not vote for Ralph Fiennes this year, despite his Best Actor nomination for his performance in Conclave. While it’s not uncommon for voters to skip certain nominees, the reason these individuals didn’t choose Fiennes was due to a misunderstanding – they thought he had already won the award before. Although Fiennes was nominated for his roles in Schindler’s List (1993) and The English Patient (1996), he lost both times to Tommy Lee Jones and Geoffrey Rush, respectively.
It’s clear that anonymous ballot conversations are confidential, so we can’t identify who voted for whom based on past victories. However, after being informed about Fiennes not owning a statuette, one of those interviewed surprisingly reacted with “Oh dear.” What makes this mistake even more surprising is that the same pair had previously voted for Adrien Brody for his performance in “The Brutalist,” despite him having already won the Best Actor award for “The Pianist” back in 2002.
Do the Oscars Really Celebrate the Right Stars?
Just as in many areas of the entertainment world, the Academy Awards depend on one of the most capricious and unpredictable elements: personal opinion. The members casting their votes for the awards make decisions based on whom they believe deserves the win, not necessarily on the quality of acting or the construction of a compelling narrative. Additionally, they may consider factors that are not directly related to the film itself, such as external events or influences.
It’s possible that the oversight concerning Fiennes, as noticed by two voters, might be common among those who ultimately decide the winner of the top cinema award. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is composed of film professionals, but they are not immune to mistakes. Previous wins of an actor should ideally not impact the assessment of their latest nomination, but personal biases can influence decisions made by individuals, such as past victories.
No matter who takes home the award on Sunday evening, there’s bound to be backlash the next day from people who feel someone else should have won or think the winner wasn’t deserving. There may also be complaints that the winner didn’t deserve it for various reasons. These conversations might continue for a while but will likely fade away by the time next year’s ceremony rolls around, and the cycle starts anew.
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