That said, he does have heavy-duty competition from previous winners Bardem and Washington, who have a stronger pedigree. He’s also grown considerably as an actor, as King Richard proves. He’s commanded the movies for three decades now and still ranks as one of the most popular stars in the world. This year features a diverse and rich collection of performances, and while it might seem like one actor has a lock on a win…if last year proved anything, it’s that upsets do still happen. DENZEL WASHINGTON, The Tragedy of Macbeth.BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, The Power of the Dog.
