Tom Cruise Oscar hopes face challenges after Digger mixed reception
Industry insiders say Tom Cruise's campaign for an acting Oscar with his film Digger faces obstacles due to the movie's reception and a recent honorary award.
Comedy genre creates hurdles
Sources told Radar Online that comedy has historically struggled to win Best Actor awards at the Academy. The performance in Digger is described as broad, which asks voters to see Tom Cruise in a completely different way than usual.
Honorary award changes context
Giving Tom Cruise an honorary Oscar last year effectively celebrated his entire career for the industry. This previous recognition means there is less urgency among voters to give him another competitive award at this time.
Campaign recovery needed
The campaign currently has a huge amount of ground to recover after mixed reactions to the film. Nobody claims Tom Cruise has stopped being a major star or cannot be nominated for an award.
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