The NYFCC often leans towards unconventional performances, as seen in past winners like Timothy Spall in “Mr. In an unexpected turn, Franz Rogowski emerged as the surprise NYFCC winner for best actor for his performance in Mubi’s indie drama “Passages,” triumphing over many established names.

Giamatti could challenge the presumed early frontrunner Bradley Cooper for “Maestro.” With the added help from his frontrunner supporting actress co-star Da’Vine Joy Randolph, the two could be a packaged deal on ballots. For NBR winners becoming eventual nominees, only three men have been snubbed by the Academy - Oscar Isaac for “A Most Violent Year” (2014), Tom Hanks for “The Post” (2017) and Adam Sandler for “Uncut Gems” (2019). 22, 2023): Paul Giamatti has taken home the best actor prize from the National Board of Review and Boston Society of Film Critics (so far) for “The Holdovers.” Two NBR best actor winners in the last decade have translated to Oscar winners - Casey Affleck for “Manchester by the Sea” (2016) and Will Smith for “King Richard” (2021).

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