Oscars 2024: 20 Insanely Early Predictions

20. First Acting Nominations For Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt & Jonathan Majors

Of the 20 actors nominated for Oscars this year, an impressive 16 of them were first-timers, and while 2024 will likely get within spitting distance of that number again, there are a few prospects who stand out as especially deserving of their first-ever Academy recognition.

If Oppenheimer lives up to the hype and offers Christopher Nolan's most Oscar-friendly dramatics to date, expect Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt to receive Best Actor and Best Actress nods.

Also Jonathan Majors, a colossal breakout talent on a serious roll right now, has received rave reviews out of Sundance for his new drama Magazine Dreams, ensuring he'll likely receive a hefty awards campaign later in the year.

To see these three tremendously talented actors joining the nominees' club will be most satisfying indeed.