Universal Pictures will campaign Anne Hathaway for a supporting‑actress Oscar for her role as Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’.
Universal Pictures will campaign Anne Hathaway in the supporting‑actress category for her turn as Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s billion‑dollar film "The Odyssey," Variety reports exclusively. The move places Hathaway near the top of the supporting‑actress conversation, positions Matt Damon as the film’s sole above‑title lead, and pairs her with co‑star Samantha Morton, who plays Circe.
The campaign could target a double‑acting nomination—two supporting‑actress nominees from the same film—a scenario that has occurred more often than any other two‑nominee combination in the acting categories, though Hathaway and Morton would then compete against each other.
The article notes Hathaway’s previous supporting‑actress Oscar win in 2013 for "Les Misérables" and highlights that "The Odyssey" has grossed $1.6 billion worldwide, making it a major player in Universal’s best‑picture push. It also references historical precedents for multiple acting wins and double‑nomination occurrences.
No nominations have been confirmed; the report reflects Universal’s campaign strategy as reported by Variety, and the eventual nomination outcomes remain uncertain.