ODEON Magazine 108 January/February 2019 | Page 24

Award n s Seaso Best Actor Did You Know? Vice isn’t the first time Christian Bale has gone the extra mile for a role. He lost more than 60 pounds for 2004’s The Machinist. Contenders The Frontrunner Christian Bale Vice – out Friday 25 January Watch the trailer Born in Haverfordwest, Wales, Christian Bale might seem like an unlikely candidate to play one of America’s most controversial political figures, but the 44-year-old actor is undeniably brilliant as Dick Cheney, nailing not just the Washington grandee’s distinctive drawl, but also his mannerisms. Hollywood loves a transformation and this one is so complete, you’ll probably spend the first part of Vice wondering if it really is Bale. He shaved his head, bleached his eyebrows and put on 40 pounds for the role (by “eating a lot of pies”). And it’s likely to pay off this awards season, with the actor the current bookies’ favourite. The Against Type Steve Carell Watch the trailer Also in contention for Best Actor… 24 odeon.co.uk As loving father David Sheff in Beautiful Boy, the usually comedic Carell is heartbreakingly good. He could also win for Welcome to Marwen. Beautiful Boy – out 18 January When To Watch! Golden Globe Awards (7 January 2019) SAG Awards (28 January 2019) BAFTA Awards (10 February 2019) Academy Awards ® (24 February 2019) Hugh Jackman (The Front Runner), Ryan Gosling (First Man), Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born),