Sacha Baron Cohen ("The Trial of the Chicago 7")
Daniel Kaluuya ("Judas and the Black Messiah")
Leslie Odom, Jr. ("One Night in Miami")
Paul Raci ("Sound of Metal")
LaKeith Stanfield ("Judas and the Black Messiah")
Who will win: Daniel Kaluuya ("Judas and the Black Messiah")
Daniel Kaluuya's riveting performance as Fred Hampton has been lauded throughout award season and that will continue on Oscar night.
Who should win: Leslie Odom, Jr. as Sam Cooke is a role that's so perfectly played, it would be great to see him take the Oscar.
Who could surprise us: LaKeith Stanfield, who I personally feel is the supporting actor in "Judas and the Black Messiah," gives one of the best performances of the year. Honestly, if he doesn't win this year, it's only a matter of time until he does.