Oscars 2021: 10 Actors Likely To Get Their First Oscar Nomination This Year
8. Zendaya - Malcolm And Marie
Malcolm and Marie has seemingly come out of nowhere. Filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic, the film stars Zendaya and John David Washington as a couple who anxiously await the critical reception of Washington's character's latest film.
Two years ago, these kind of discussions about Zendaya would be hard to believe as all child stars go through the difficult transition of being 'taken seriously' once they become adults. Euphoria led Zendaya straight to her first Emmy last September in the biggest upset of the night which solidified her as a dramatic talent people should pay attention to.
Awards often beget awards and turning an Emmy win into an Oscar nomination is the kind of narrative that is on Zendaya's side. Malcom and Marie is a showcase for the star as she gets the chance to flex her varied skills in an intimate production. When a film is designed to show off an actor's capabilities, especially one who is increasing in popularity, nominations often follow.