Oscar Casting Category Highlights ‘Being Heumann’ and ‘La Bola Negra’
Variety editor Clayton Davis predicts two films will win the Best Casting Oscar on March 14, 2027.
Two Films Lead The Race
Casting is only in its second year as an official Academy Award category. Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis notes that voters might default to best picture front-runners if they ignore this new metric. Two specific films stand out for their bold discoveries in the field. Siân Heder's Apple drama 'Being Heumann' features a cast with more than 20 disabled actors on screen. The Netflix epic 'La Bola Negra' threads three gay men across three distinct eras of Spain.
Casting Teams Made Bold Choices
For Heder's film, casting directors Bernie Telsey and Adam Caldwell utilized many actors with little or no prior acting experience. This approach represents a bigger swing than any other star-studded ensemble seen recently. Over in Spain, Eva Leira and Yolanda Serrano delivered a unique cast to Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. Pop singer Guitarricadelafuente, representing the Spanish team, made his acting debut together with newcomers Milo Quifes and Carlos González.
Legends Join The New Talent
The Spanish production surrounded its newcomers with established legends like Penélope Cruz and a Spanish-speaking Glenn Close. This combination of discovery defines the current standing in the race for nominations. Preliminary voting for the Oscars shortlist runs from December 7 to December 11, 2026. The official Oscar nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 21, 2027.
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