Will Nathan Lane be nominated for an Oscar ?

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 6:25am

Now that The Producers film is coming and given the universal raves that Nathan got for his portrayal of Max, do you think that he has a serious chance of being nominated for the reprisal of his performance on film ?

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 6:45am

It's entirely possible, but it all depends what other "big" performances will be seen that season.

A big strike against him is that generally Oscar doesn't warm to broad comedic performances, no matter how accomplished. Oscar loves anything serious and dramatically weighty. And they have a weakness for anything where an actor plays a physically or mentally challenged role - Nathan would've had a better chance at an Oscar if THE BOYS NEXT DOOR was a theatrical fim instead of a Hallmark Made-for-TV one.

Updated On: 6/3/05 at 06:45 AM

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 6:53am

This is very true, but sometimes a great comedic performance sneaks into the five. I can't recall recent names now, but I remember Robin Williams for Good Morning Vietnam, Dustin Hoffman for Tootsie and I am sure there are more but it's too early in the morning for me !

Posted: 6/3/05 at 7:01am

There is a precedent set for male starring roles in movie musicals to not only be nominated, but win - Rex Harrison for MY FAIR LADY and Yul Brynner for THE KING AND I. Obviously, those were many years ago, but that doesn't mean it can't happen again. The most recent nomination I can think of is for Roy Scheider in ALL THAT JAZZ - but that weighed in with a fair amount of dramatic content, so it wouldn't necessarily be the same thing - but it's still a lead role in a movie musical.

[Jon]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 8:29am

The last Best Actor winner for a comedy was Jack Nicholson for AS GOOD AS IT GETS.

Lane could get nominated, but has absolutley no chance of winning. So far this year, Russell Crowe is a lock for a nomination for CINDERELLA MAN, and all the "serious" Oscar contenders are still coming in the fall and winter.

The other seios contender so far this year is CRASH, which truly has no "Lead" actor, but will surely get a Supporting nomination or two.

[romanov]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 8:36am

I can't see this happening. Truthfully, I can't see the film as a whole doing well at the box office. Chicago was a fluke.

[Avigdor]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 8:53am

wow talk about putting the cart before the horse.maybe waiting to seeif the movie translates to screen first...hmmm? theres a thought

Posted: 6/3/05 at 9:09am

no. yes. who knows? who cares at this point?

[LaCageAuxFollesFan2]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 9:15am

He may, but from the way it stands right now he has severe compitition from Russell Crow & Johnny Depp...

[Princeton78]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 10:18am

I hope he's not nominated. In fact, I hope the film displays the many flaws that I saw in the live stage show.

[Mr. Tuttle]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 10:19am

And we're already ASSUMING that his performance in the movie is good enough to be nominated?

Maybe we should actually wait till they released the movie to make that decision.

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 10:19am

Johnny Deep, do you think he'll get nominated for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory......Believe me, he won't!!!!!!

As for Nathan Lane I think it's very possible, perhaps Matt too, altough he might get put in supporting. But while were on the Producers nominations, I DO think that Gary Beach will get nominated for his role!!!!!!

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 10:21am

I would love to see Russell Crowe lose to Nathan Lane..in a musical. Just because of my Russell Crowe issues and my eternal love for Nathan. Then the two of them, both rumored to be divas in their own way, can start their own media feud and keep us enterained for at least weeks.

[ProducersFan]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 10:25am

And the winner for best supporting actor is.... Roger Bart for The Producers!!




Seriously though, let's wait until the film is at least finished to make any predictions like this...

~Jessica

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 10:26am

Seriously! Roger Bart needs more awards.

[Mr. Tuttle]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:04am

Let's talk about Julia Roberts for winning Best Actrees for "Wild Wood" next year.

It's been filming for two weeks and she's gonna walk away with the award.

[ProducersFan]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:10am

Roger is better than sliced bread.

~Jessica

Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:11am

"I hope he's not nominated. In fact, I hope the film displays the many flaws that I saw in the live stage show."

Could you elaborate Princeton? Because as I am reading it, you are hoping it's bad?

[jaded_october]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:36am

"And the winner for best supporting actor is.... Roger Bart for The Producers!! "

WORD.



but i doubt nathan lane will be nominated.

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:44am

Roger Bart over Gary Beach?????? Really, you guys think so??????

[WickedOne2]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:53am

Let's just wait for the movie to come out first and then discuss.

[LaCageAuxFollesFan2]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 11:59am

Sorry, Gary Beach's role in THE PRODUCERS is just too delicios. As much as I do adore Bart, (and Beach) - Gary's role gives him more to do.

As far as Johnny Depp being nominated for CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, if he was nominated for that laughable Pirates of the Caribean and Finding Neverlend, I certainly think he'll grab a nom for Charlie...and as much as I hate Russell Crow, Cinderlla Man WAS good!

[jaded_october]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:09pm

thats true... although bart's character is hilarious, so is beach's, and his is a bigger part.

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:10pm

That's what I've been thinking all along!!!!!!

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:11pm

No to Johnny Depp (Wonka is going to be panned)
Yes to Nathan Lane.
Maybe to Gary Beach.