Some old names, some new faces, and some possible Oscar winner repeats...
1. Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood
Three past nominations and one win – the Academy loves him. If he can get a nod for his cartoonish work in Gangs of New York, he's a shoo-in here.
2. James McAvoy, Atonement
Got some nice recognition last year in the title role of The Last King of Scotland. If the female audience sighs when you’re onscreen, you’ve got a shot.
3. Denzel Washington, American Gangster
He picked up his only lead acting Oscar playing a baddie in Training Day – his intensity and onscreen presence is hard to deny.
4. Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd
I could see Depp missing here, but he’s always high in the buzz early.
5. George Clooney, Michael Clayton
Clooney should see nominations coming down the road for years to come – he’s a popular boy in Hollywood.
6. Tom Hanks, Charlie Wilson’s War
Seems like forever since we’ve put Hanks’ name in the ring. Comeback player of the year?
7. Emile Hirsch, Into the Wild
If the early buzz is any indication, he could sneak in on a wave of Wild love.
8. Tommy Lee Jones, In the Valley of Elah or No Country for Old Men
Probably for the latter, even though Elah was a bigger role.
9. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
More likely a Supporting guy this year for Charlie Wilson’s War.
10. Frank Langella, Started Out in the Evening
The “old guy making a movie about being an old guy” nomination. Worked for O'Toole last year, didn't it?
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