Hathaway Pursues Supporting Oscar
Universal Will Campaign Anne Hathaway for Best Supporting Actress in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
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Key Points
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A film has received two Best Supporting Actress nominations 37 times in Academy Awards history, making a potential Hathaway-Morton double nomination a notably common type of acting-category pairing.
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Samantha Morton has two previous Oscar nominations but no wins: Supporting Actress for “Sweet and Lowdown” (1999) and Best Actress for “In America” (2003).
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Hathaway’s supporting-actress placement may benefit from a less crowded field than Best Actress, which has gained momentum around Oscar winner Julianne Moore for “The Debut,” following screenings at Telluride and TIFF.
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Universal’s wider acting campaign reportedly includes John Leguizamo and Robert Pattinson in the supporting-actor conversation, in addition to Damon’s lead-actor push.
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“The Odyssey” is Christopher Nolan’s first film since “Oppenheimer,” which won Best Picture and Best Director, adding to the awards-season prestige behind Universal’s campaign.
Universal Pictures will campaign Anne Hathaway for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Penelope in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Film News, ending speculation about whether she would compete for lead or supporting honors. The decision sets up a rare possibility: both Hathaway and co-star Samantha Morton could earn supporting-actress nominations from the same $1.6 billion film.
Hathaway, who won the supporting-actress Oscar for Les Misérables in 2013, could become only the third woman to win the category twice, Times of India reports. She would join Dianne Wiest and Shelley Winters in that rare achievement. Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus, is expected to lead the film's lead-acting push.
Why Supporting Actress Over Lead
Universal's choice to place Hathaway in supporting rather than lead may reflect campaign strategy. Best Actress has gained momentum around Oscar winner Julianne Moore for The Debut following festival screenings. The supporting-actress field appears less crowded, giving Hathaway stronger odds, Parade notes.
A Historic Pattern of Dual Nominations
Two Best Supporting Actress nominations from the same film is far from unprecedented in Oscar history. The Academy has awarded this pairing 37 times across its entire awards-voting span, making a potential Hathaway-Morton double nomination a notably common type of acting-category pairing. Female First reports both performances have drawn strong critical notices.
Morton's Second Chance at Oscar Glory
Samantha Morton, who plays Circe, carries two previous Oscar nominations but no wins: Supporting Actress for Sweet and Lowdown (1999) and Best Actress for In America (2003). A supporting-actress win for The Odyssey would mark her first Academy Award. Perth Now indicates Universal is actively positioning both actresses in the supporting category.
The Odyssey Builds on Nolan's Recent Success
The Odyssey arrives as Christopher Nolan's first major film since Oppenheimer, which swept the 2024 Oscars with Best Picture and Best Director wins. That momentum adds prestige to Universal's broader campaign strategy. Beyond Hathaway and Damon, the studio is reportedly pushing John Leguizamo and Robert Pattinson in supporting-actor conversations.
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