Oscars 2018: 10 Best Actor Candidates You Need To Know

Former nominee Jackman missed out on a trophy for his musical turn in Les Miserables. He shared many vivid moments with eventual winner Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe in the Hugo remake. Now there's a new circus in town and he's the main attraction as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman.

Director Michael Gracey made certain to stack the deck in order to get audiences into theatres. Dozens of established and decorated artists are involved with the origin story of businessman Barnum.

The dazzling film, co-written by Beauty and the Beast's Bill Condon, features a charismatic cast. Zendaya, Zac Efron, and Michelle Williams put their best feet forward as performers in the initial days of the Ringling Brothers circus. The song lyrics come courtesy of Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul who composed songs for La La Land.

While other individuals linked to The Greatest Showman soar in the big top film, Jackman's gusto is the reason the project finds itself in the spotlight at all. Over the course of seven years, the passionate actor encouraged studios to take a risk with an original movie musical.

His enthusiasm continued when he received the green light. He went through a gruelling work schedule alongside his castmates, including a day when Jackman saved Efron from a burning set. Jackman's work ethic and show-stopping pipes should put him in contention for the Best Actor category.

Ringmaster Jackman breathed life into a big top musical that should whip Oscar voters into a frenzy.