As always, there are plenty of big names in contention for this one. Mark Rylance and Idris Elba are considered the frontrunners in some quarters, but let us not forget that the Oscars always pack a few surprises (this writer really wants Sly Stallone to win). Predicted Nominees: Christian Bale - The Big Short Idris Elba - Beasts Of No Nation Mark Ruffalo - Spotlight Mark Rylance - Bridge Of Spies (Predicted Winner) Sylvester Stallone - Creed Other Possibilities: Benicio del Toro - Sicario Michael Shannon - 99 Homes Tom Hardy - The Revenant