Experts slugfest mailbag: ‘Wicked’ reactions, Margaret Qualley, and the fifth spot in Best Actor
Will “Wicked” cast a spell on Oscar voters? Could “The Substance” pull a “Barbie”? Gold Derby editors and experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to answer your burning questions of the week.
“Wicked” has been steadily rising in the odds in multiple categories since first reactions dropped last week, especially in Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande, who’s now in eighth place in the odds. Is the Grammy winner the musical’s best shot an above-the-line nomination outside of Best Picture? And what about Cynthia Erivo in Best Actress?
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Another film that could produce nominations in Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress is “The Substance,” but what if it only makes one of those — and not the one most are predicting? Could Margaret Qualley be the America Ferrera to Demi Moore‘s Margot Robbie?
Elsewhere, we discuss the open fifth spot in Best Actor, how many times Chris has cried this season, and more.
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Timestamps:
Intro and “Here” (0:00)
“Saturday Night” (6:17)
Impact of the election (10:20)
Margaret Qualley and Selena Gomez (14:18)
“The Substance” (22:05)
Glicked, “Saturday Night,” and “Kiss the Sky” (27:03)
The fifth spot in Best Actor (31:40)
“Emilia Pérez” (37:15)
“Wicked” (39:48)
Sebastian Stan (57:59)
How many times has Chris cried this season? (1:01:27)
Mets’ power ranking (1:03:45)
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