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2023 may not have been as much of a good year for the box office, but it sure was a splendid year for the audience. Movies likeOppenheimer, Barbie, Maestro, Poor Things,Iron Claw,All of Us Strangers,andThe Killers of the Flower Moonpresented the audience with some of the most impressive stories, splendid performances, and entertainment of the best kind.
However, some actors truly stood out from the rest.Oppenheimer’sCillian Murphy andMaestro’sBradley Cooper are expected to be head-to-head against each other in the Oscars 2024 race. However, Cooper’s latest win for Best Actor at the Nevada Films Critics Society Awards seems to have made him a serious contender for the Academy Award.
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Bradley Cooper Is A Serious Contender AgainstOppenheimer’sCillian Murphy For Oscars 2024
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Cillian Murphy’sOppenheimerandBradley Cooper’sMaestroare both biographical epics, based on two different celebrated personalities. AlthoughOppenheimerseems a more important event to witness, both actors did an exceptional job portraying their respective characters.
While Cooper as Leonard Bernstein is sensational, affectionate, and intriguing, Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer is fearlessly emotional, immersive, and intense. Although both actors are being praised for their respective roles, it was widely believed by fans that thePeaky Blindersstar truly deserves an Oscar.
However, the recent win ofA Star is Bornactor at theNevada Film Critics Society in the Best Actorcategory has made him a serious contender against Murphy at the Academy Awards 2024. Fans also anticipate that Bradley Cooper might win an Oscar instead of Murphy, for he has only received nominations for the past few years while it would be Murphy’s first nomination.
Meanwhile, the nomination list for the prestigious accolade has not been revealed yet.
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Bradley Cooper Isn’t The Only Contender Against Cillian Murphy For Oscars 2024
Even though the official nominations for the Best Actor category at the Academy Awards of 2024 have not been revealed yet, judging from the nominations of other awards likeGolden Globes,Greater Western New York Film Critics Association,Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts,New York Film Critics Circle, etc. it would be a no-brainer to find out who can put up a tough fight againstOppenheimer’sCillian Murphy.
Apart from Bradley Copper, Murphy would have to potentially compete againstAndrew Scottfor his role inAll of Us Strangers,Leonardo DiCaprioforKillers of the Flower Moon,Colman DomingoforRustin,Paul Giamattifor his role inThe Holdovers,Jeffrey WrightforAmerican Fiction,andZac EfronforThe Iron Claw.
While these are just predictions, the real winner will only be revealed at the Academy Awards, which will only be revealed on June 17, 2025. However, it would be sufficient to say that this award season is going to be a real heart-breaker for many fans.
WhileOppenheimercan be rented on Amazon Prime,Maestrocan be streamed on Netflix.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
