Overview
- With voting closed, some circulated anonymous Academy ballots reportedly favored Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke over Timothée Chalamet.
- Chalamet’s early momentum from Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice wins softened after losses to Robert Aramayo at the BAFTAs and Michael B. Jordan at the Actor Awards.
- The actor faced criticism after saying he didn’t want to work in ballet or opera, drawing public responses from institutions including the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House.
- Commentary also noted unverified rumors about director Josh Safdie’s past on-set conduct, which have cast an unfavorable cloud over Marty Supreme’s campaign.
- The Oscars organization said it is working with the FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department on security following reported threats ahead of the March 15 ceremony.