Which is a shame, because they’re both actors who deserve to be talked about alongside each other, as opposed to being pitted in direct competition.
This time, at least from where I’m standing, the game is lost no matter what happens.
Judas and the Black Messiah showcased two powerfully moving performances from actors at the top of their game.
But according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, they’re both supporting roles, playing to a larger lead that we’re not privy to know about.