Category: Film & Awards
Oscar Category Strategy for ‘Hamnet’: Should Paul Mescal Be Lead or Supporting?
Chloé Zhao’s period drama *Hamnet* is creating Oscar chatter as studios debate Paul Mescal’s category placement. Critics hail Mescal’s portrayal of Shakespeare as a tour‑de‑force, while the film’s somber tone fuels speculation on lead versus supporting slots. The buzz arrives as award deadlines loom, prompting studios to fine‑tune their campaign tactics. Industry insiders watch closely to see how the strategy could reshape the 2025 nominations.