The first precursor prizes have confirmed early prognostications: Best Supporting Actor is a two-way race between Sam Rockwell and Willem Dafoe, with a handful of spoilers still within arm’s length. 14 Woody Harrelson, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" Fox Searchlight One of these days, Woody Harrelson will win an Oscar. 7 Michael Shannon, "The Shape of Water" Fox Searchlight Known for playing brooding villains, Michael Shannon's latest baddie is the product of a burnt ego and an exhausting machismo. 3 Michael Stuhlbarg, "Call Me by Your Name" Sony Pictures Classics Can you win an Oscar off a single monologue? 2 Sam Rockwell, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" Fox Searchlight The "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" excitement has waned as more reviews question its messy racial politics, but Sam Rockwell remains a viable front-runner.

Source: Huffington Post December 08, 2017 15:22 UTC