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Well it’s August so you know what that means…let’s continue our Oscar predictions mostly sight unseen! Here at Oscars Central, it is always Oscar season. Each week ahead of festival season, we will bring you early predictions in an above-the-line category.

This week, we are continuing our Way Too Early Oscar Predictions with Lead Actor! While there are some performances we are waiting to hear if they’re supporting or lead (marked with an asterisk), for the time we’ll include those where we currently think the performers will be placed.

Stay tuned the rest of the month as we drop predictions in other categories before our Oscar Board kicks off next month!