Ryan Gosling returns to awards circuit, shifts Best Actor race
Ryan Gosling has reemerged after roughly two months out of the public eye to campaign for Project Hail Mary. His return moves Tom Cruise out of the Best Actor field.
Ryan Gosling attended a Project Hail Mary event on Oct. 18 with Chris Miller and Phil Lord, according to the report. The appearance followed roughly two months away from public view and was presented as the start of his awards campaigning. The article notes Gosling is a three-time Oscar nominee and that pundits had wondered whether he would skip the season.
Gold Derby’s 2027 Oscar predictions list Project Hail Mary at 98.1% in Best Visual Effects. In Best Actor, John Malkovich leads for Wild Horse Nine at 96.0%. The story says Gosling’s return shifts that race and pushes Tom Cruise out of the field.
Gosling’s reentry may intensify media attention around awards season, affecting fans, awards pundits, and studios promoting films. It could alter perceived competitiveness in the Best Actor race, potentially influencing campaign narratives and public discussion. For audiences, the shift may make the Oscar contest more visible and engaging, while industry workers tied to competing films could see changed attention and promotional momentum.