Hollywood’s Glitzy Night: Inside the 2025 Oscars Lineup
The Oscar season is ripe and ready to unfold in Tinseltown. Conan O’Brien is set to host the grand spectacle at Hollywood’s historic Dolby Theatre on March 2. The show is already buzzing with excitement after Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott unveiled the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards this morning. Prepare yourself for what promises to be an unforgettable night, especially for Wicked’s enthusiastic Ozian fans.
Glitz, Glamour, and Wicked
Universal Pictures is reveling in glory as Wicked stands a strong contender across numerous categories. Notably, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo vie for acting accolades in Supporting and Lead roles, respectively. The competition stiffens with A Complete Unknown’s impressive performances from Monica Barbaro and Edward Norton, both eyeing supporting roles. Leading man Timothée Chalamet is already making waves as a favorite for Best Actor, mounting the anticipation. Tied with The Brutalist for second-most nominations, Wicked garners a total of 10 nods, reinforcing its cinematic prowess.
Meanwhile, Emilia Pérez by Searchlight Pictures has carved its mark in Oscar history. Karla SofÃa Gascón breaks barriers as the first openly trans actress to receive an Academy nomination. Co-star Zoe Saldaña joins her in the race for a supporting actress award. The film’s haul of 13 nominations, the most for a non-English language film in Oscar records, includes a nod for Jacques Audiard as Best Director.
The Dune Dilemma and Surprises
Arrakis isn’t all sunshine, despite Dune: Part Two snagging five Oscar nods, including Best Picture. Director Denis Villeneuve, however, was conspicuously absent from the directorial nominations—an unexpected snub that has left many surprised. For the faint-hearted, steer clear of any raging Challengers supporters; the film saw zero nominations.
On the flipside, fans of Sebastian Stan are thrilled. The veteran genre actor, best known as the MCU Winter Soldier, finally clinches a prestigious Best Actor nomination for his role in The Apprentice. Whether he tops his Bucky Barnes performance is yet to be seen.
The 2025 Academy Awards Rundown
Denis Villeneuve might still make an appearance, courtesy of Dune: Part Two’s Best Picture nomination. As Conan O’Brien lights up the stage at the Dolby Theatre, the illustrious crowd will include these top talents:
Best Picture Nominees include films like Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, and Dune: Part Two. Each contender brings unique storytelling to the fore. Expect stellar narratives and tight races for the golden statuette.
Also in the ranks are celebrated directors like Sean Baker for Anora and Coralie Fargeat for The Substance. Among the actresses, Cynthia Erivo for Wicked and Karla SofÃa Gascón for Emilia Perez are causing quite a stir.
For Best Actor, you’ll see megastars like Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, and Sebastian Stan battling it out. The supporting roles promise equally fierce competition with the likes of Ariana Grande and Edward Norton.
Beyond the Nominations
On the technical side, expect heated contests over Best Cinematography, Production Design, and Visual Effects, where films like Dune and Wicked are showcased. With riveting nominees across animated features, original songs, and international entries, the 2025 Oscars guarantee a night of splendor, celebration, and surprises.
The complete list of nominees points to an exciting Oscars, sealing another chapter in Hollywood history. Now we wait with bated breath till the curtains rise.
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