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Best Actor Odds: Andrew Scott Second Favourite After Lead Role In Elsinore
William Hill make Andrew Scott second favourite to win Best Actor at next year’s Oscars.
The Irish actor, who plays the leading role in Elsinore, is 5/2 for the award, narrowly behind John Malkovich who is a 6/4 chance for his role in Wild Horse Nine.
Matt Damon’s performance in The Odyssey sees him third in the betting at 11/4, while Tom Cruise (4/1) and Robert Pattinson (8/1) are the other two actors at single-figure prices.
Best Actor Odds
- John Malkovich – 6/4
- Andrew Scott – 5/2
- Matt Damon – 11/4
- Tom Cruise – 4/1
- Robert Pattinson – 8/1
- Bar – 12/1
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Next year’s 99th Academy Awards could have an Irish twist to it with Andrew Scott emerging as a leading contender for the Best Actor award.
“After Elsinore screened at the 70th edition of the London Film Festival and received rave reviews, the Irish actor has shot into 5/2 second favourite for Best Actor behind John Malkovich at 6/4.
“He is up against some stern competition with Matt Damon, Tom Cruise and Robert Pattinson all in the mix for one of the main gongs at next year’s Oscars.”
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
