- Will "The Odyssey" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?79¢
- Will "The Black Ball" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?77¢
- Will "Wild Horse Nine" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?77¢
- Will "The Debut" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?47¢
- Will "Being Heumann" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?43¢
- Will "The Invite" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?32¢
- Will "Michael" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?28¢
- Will "Dune: Part Three" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?24¢
- Will "All of a Sudden" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?23¢
- Will "Fjord" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?19¢
- Will "Digger" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?19¢
- Will "Obsession" be nominated for Best Casting at the 99th Academy Awards?17¢
The Odyssey leads the 2027 Best Casting race with overwhelming trader consensus, fueled by Christopher Nolan’s proven awards momentum, a high-profile ensemble, and the film’s projected dominance across technical and major categories. As the second year of the new Casting Directors Branch award, the market reflects how the branch prioritizes cohesive ensembles and director-casting director collaboration, with Nolan’s track record and star power creating a steep barrier for challengers. Recent October predictions from Variety and Gold Derby underscore this frontrunner status, while guild and critics’ precursors remain limited this early. Key upcoming catalysts include the Casting Society’s Artios film nominations in December and the official Oscar shortlist and nominations process in January 2027, which could clarify momentum shifts before the March ceremony.
Rules
The Academy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements in film. For the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 21, followed by the ceremony on March 14, 2027. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Casting. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Casting when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.