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The British are coming, again! Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Craig and Hugh Grant set for Oscars face-off

As awards season starts, a certain similarity has been detected between three of the key leading actor contenders

“It’s a beautifully vulnerable performance,” says Riley, “and his longing and frustration are palpable and the kind of risk the Academy loves to reward.” It’s the latest highly successful pivot from Craig, 56, since he shed James Bond’s tux – though it might also be perceived by some as too radical a swerve from the mainstream. Says Lodge: “While I think many voters would be happy to welcome him back to the serious-thespian fold after years of Bond duty – Sean Connery won best supporting actor for The Untouchables, after all – the wild stylings of Queer will make it a divisive contender, despite his fine work.” Hugh Grant’s Golden Globes acceptance speech in 1995.Aside from Domingo – who was a personable presence on the circuit this spring for Rustin – the three Brits’ chief competition is Adrien Brody as an architect in epic postwar drama The Brutalist, as well as two younger stars whose films are yet to be seen.

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