Which underrated actors will finally earn an Oscar nod in the 2020s?

[DaKardii Joined: Jan 12th, 2018 Topics: 31 Posts: 588 View Predictions]

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It’s impossible to make a complete list of people who deserve Oscar nods but haven’t had their moment yet. So, I’ll narrow it down to this list.

The following people have (1) never been nominated; (2) appeared on at least one of WatchMojo’s “underrated” lists; and (3) appeared in at least one film that was released in the 2010s and was nominated in at least one of the major categories.

Feel free to add honorable mentions if you’d like. 🙂

Paul Bettany
Emily Blunt
Alison Brie
Carrie Coon
Colin Farrell
Isla Fisher
Ben Foster
Bruce Greenwood
Rebecca Hall
Armie Hammer
Jeremy Irvine
Kate Mara
Lee Pace
Randall Park
Sarah Paulson
Evan Rachel Wood
Giovanni Ribisi
Peter Sarsgaard
Andy Serkis
LaKeith Stanfield
Justin Theroux
Mia Wasikowska
Michael K. Williams
Robin Wright

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[Bassett Joined: Dec 21st, 2016 Topics: 1 Posts: 2607 View Predictions]

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Rooting for the damn talented Ashton Sanders. Jharrel Jerome just won an Emmy and Mahershala has 2 Oscars. I just know the universe sees it for the Moonlight actors and it’s just a matter of time until Ashton gets his things

FYC

Best Actress - Pénélope Cruz, Olivia Colman

Best Actor - Denzel Washington

Best Supporting Actress - Aunjanue Ellis, Kathryn Hunter

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[The2ndAvenger Joined: Dec 5th, 2018 Topics: 4 Posts: 308 View Predictions]

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Bettany, Blunt, Hammer, Irvine, Mara, Pace, Serkis, Stanfield.

And, um. Tom Hiddleston.

"It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument." - William Gibbs McAdoo

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[loudtoilet Joined: Feb 19th, 2020 Topics: 0 Posts: 1708 View Predictions]

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Steven Yeun. He’s constantly doing stellar work in critically raved small movies and it’s just a matter of time when he’ll be cast in some prestigeous mainstream movie that will seal the deal.

Emily Blunt for sure. She’s this close.

 

 

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[The Way of The Wind Joined: Sep 22nd, 2011 Topics: 34 Posts: 1111 View Predictions]

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Kevin Bacon
Aldis Hodge
Ewan McGregor
Idris Elba
Matthias Schoenaerts
Daniel Bruhl
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Evans
Guy Pearce

Jennifer Lopez
Eva Green
Elizabeth Debicki
Danai Gurira
Carice van Houten
Sienna Miller

2023 Oscar
Best Picture: The Way of The Wind
Best Director: Decision to Leave
Best Actress: TAR
Best Actor: The Whale
Best Supporting Actress: The Whale
Best Supporting Actor: Poor Things

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[Dan Backslide Joined: Apr 24th, 2016 Topics: 45 Posts: 3250 View Predictions]

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Emily Blunt seems to have come close quite a few times, so maybe she’ll finally make the cut.

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[braydenfitzsimmons Joined: May 3rd, 2015 Topics: 88 Posts: 7534 View Predictions]

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Dan Backslide wrote:

Emily Blunt seems to have come close quite a few times, so maybe she’ll finally make the cut.

It’s oddly fascinating because apart of The Young Victoria, every other time she was close is a type film that the Oscars wouldn’t normally touch with a ten foot pole

• Devil Wears Prada — Studio comedy released in summer
• The Girl on the Train – A critically reviewed action thriller
• Mary Poppins Returns — Remake of a Disney musical
• A Quiet Place — A studio horror film released in April

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[braydenfitzsimmons Joined: May 3rd, 2015 Topics: 88 Posts: 7534 View Predictions]

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Bassett wrote:

Rooting for the damn talented Ashton Sanders. Jharrel Jerome just won an Emmy and Mahershala has 2 Oscars. I just know the universe sees it for the Moonlight actors and it’s just a matter of time until Ashton gets his things

I second this, even in trash like Native Son, Captive State & All Day All Night he’s excellent in them and stops the films from completely sinking under.

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 216 Posts: 32847 View Predictions]

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DaKardii wrote:

Armie Hammer

The2ndAvenger wrote:

Hammer

FYC:

"The Good Fight" and "The Other Two" in all categories.

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[Luca Giliberti Joined: Jun 23rd, 2017 Topics: 8 Posts: 7530 View Predictions]

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In 2022 already.

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 216 Posts: 32847 View Predictions]

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loudtoilet wrote:

Steven Yeun. He’s constantly doing stellar work in critically raved small movies and it’s just a matter of time when he’ll be cast in some prestigeous mainstream movie that will seal the deal.

FYC:

"The Good Fight" and "The Other Two" in all categories.

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[Elsa Korr Joined: Oct 16th, 2020 Topics: 4 Posts: 1695 View Predictions]

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Jason Isaacs

Hugo Weaving

Carrie Coon

Isla Fisher

Linda Cardellini

Rose Bryne

Tessa Thompson

Sebastian Stan

Anthony Mackie

Ben Foster

Paul Dano

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Evan Rachel Wood

Zac Efron

Rupert Grint

Nicholas Hoult

Mia Wasikowska

Elizabeth Debicki (Does she count as Underrated??)

George Mackay

Olivia Cooke

Beanie Feldstein

Mia Goth

Will Poulter

Zoey Deutch

Dakota Fanning (Overshadowed by her own sister lol)

Mackenzie Foy

Thomasin McKenzie (Lots of acclaim but too overlooked for her talent probably bcs she doesnt settle in Hollywood/LA)

FYC:
Best Director: Edgar Wright, Guillermo Del Toro, Jane Campion
Best Picture: Nightmare Alley, The Power of the Dog
Best Actress: Kristen Stewart, Thomasin McKenzie, Rooney Mara, Tessa Thompson
Best Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch, Bradley Cooper
Best S. Actress: Cate Blanchett, Diana Rigg, Anya Taylor Joy
Best S. Actor: Kodi Smit McPhee, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins

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[Titanium Joined: Feb 24th, 2013 Topics: 0 Posts: 12 View Predictions]

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Kathryn Hahn
Sarah Paulson
Mia Wasikowska
Paul Dano
Sebastian Stan (he was in my top 5 for I, Tonya)
Rose Byrne
Linda Cardellini
Jharrel Jerome
Yahya Abdul-Matteen II
Anthony Mackie
Margot Martindale
Ann Dowd
Jodie Comer
Sandra Oh
Zendaya
Betty Gilpin
Sterling K Brown
Courtney B Vance
Giancarlo Esposito
Julia Garner

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[methaddiction Joined: Aug 1st, 2017 Topics: 3 Posts: 4510 View Predictions]

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I would love for Thandie Newton to finally get a great role I thought she was the best thing about Crash.

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 216 Posts: 32847 View Predictions]

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methaddiction wrote:

I would love for Thandie Newton to finally get a great role I thought she was the best thing about Crash.

She’s in the new Lisa Joy film this year with Hugh Jackman!

FYC:

"The Good Fight" and "The Other Two" in all categories.

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