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Clayton Davis

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Chief Awards Editor, @Variety / Host: Actors On Actors & Awards Circuit Podcast / Black & Latino / Family Man / P&B Enthusiast / Opinions are my own.

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Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 13h

Bradley Cooper gets real with #IsThisThingOn, his most vulnerable filmmaking yet. Will Arnett takes an audacious swing; Laura Dern channels the fire that made her so compelling in “We Don’t Live Here Anymore.” The film is funny, yes, but far more “Marriage Story” than expected.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 21h

Channing Tatum on ‘Roofman,’ Why the ‘Jump Street’ Sequel Keeps Falling Apart and His ‘Gambit’ Movie That Had Mutants Having Sex

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Channing Tatum on ‘Roofman,’ Why the ‘Jump Street’ Sequel Keeps Falling Apart and His ‘Gambit’ Movie That Had Mutants Having Sex

Channing Tatum opens up about Derek Cianfrance’s “Roofman,” why “21 Jump Street 3” won't happen, and mutants having sex in his “Gambit” movie.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 22h

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's Oscar campaigns for #WickedForGood are set.

If both nominated again for playing Elphaba and Glinda, they would become the seventh and eighth performers in #Oscars history to be recognized twice for the same role.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Set Oscar Categories as ‘Wicked: For Good’ Aims to Land the Seventh and Eighth Actors Ever Nominated Twice for Same Role

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have confirmed their Oscar category submissions for "Wicked: For Good," each aiming to be nominated again.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 1d

‘Marty Supreme’ Makes Timothée Chalamet an Oscar Best Actor Frontrunner

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‘Marty Supreme’ Makes Timothée Chalamet an Oscar Best Actor Frontrunner

Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” enters the Oscar race with a best actor frontrunner in Timothée Chalamet.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 2d

#MartySupreme is Timmy Supreme. A film set in the 1950s, but shot like it crash-landed out of the 1980s.
Imagine if Karate Kid and Bloodsport had a baby, raised on the anxious energy of Requiem for a Dream and Whiplash. That child would be named Marty…and you’d love his madness.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 2d

SCOOP!

Chase Infiniti to Campaign for Lead Actress Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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#Oscars #OneBattleAfterAnother

Chase Infiniti to Campaign for Lead Actress Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Chase Infiniti will campaign for lead actress at the Oscars for her role in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another."

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to my Boricua sister Amanda Salas (@amandasalas) for having me on FoxLA (@foxla) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and name our favorite movies.

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Must-watch movies during Hispanic Heritage Month

Family, food and film are popular ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Need some recommendations? Variety's chief awards editor Clayton Davis helps you narrow it down.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 5d

CIL opening for Dua Lipa!

#DuaLipa

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 7d

Tonatiuh on ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ and How He Wants Hollywood to See Him: ‘I’m Not a Latin Actor. I’m a Great Actor’

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Tonatiuh on ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ and How He Wants Hollywood to See Him: ‘I’m Not a Latin Actor. I’m a Great Actor’

Actor Tonatiuh opens up about his transformative role in “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” working with Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 7d

Hailee Steinfeld on Her Marvel and ‘Spider-Verse’ Future, and How Fans Awkwardly Quote ‘Sinners’ in Public: ‘It Can Get Weird Fast’

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Hailee Steinfeld on Her Marvel and ‘Spider-Verse’ Future, and How Fans Awkwardly Quote ‘Sinners’ in Public: ‘It Can Get Weird Fast’

Hailee Steinfeld reflects on her viral Sinners scene, Marvel’s Kate Bishop rumors and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 8d

With ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift Has Made Such a Contagiously Joyful Record, Even Her Score-Settling Detours Sound Sunny: Album Review

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With ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift Has Made Such a Contagiously Joyful Record, Even Her Score-Settling Detours Sound Sunny: Album Review

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' is the closest thing to a pure ray of sunshine she's had in her catalog yet.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 8d

Oscar Predictions: Could ‘One Battle After Another’ Join the Most Nominated Movie of All-Time Club?

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Oscar Predictions: Could ‘One Battle After Another’ Join the Most Nominated Movie of All-Time Club?

2026 Oscars predictions include frontrunners such as "One Battle After Another," "Hamnet," "A House of Dynamite" and "Sentimental Value."

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 9d

The first Awards Circuit Column of the Oscar season from the magazine just posted online.

Testosterone vs. Tears: How ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ Could Define This Oscar Season

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Testosterone vs. Tears: How ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ Could Define This Oscar Season

The awards race pits action-driven epics like Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” against sensitive dramas like Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet.”

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 10d

Emily Blunt reacts to the creation of AI "Actress" Tilly Norwood on an upcoming episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast! Listen to the clip.

@variety.com #EmilyBlunt #AI

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 11d

Variety’s ‘Pixels and Pencils’ Series Returns to SCAD Savannah Film Festival With Record Number of Women Directors and First Animated Short

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Variety’s ‘Pixels and Pencils’ Series Returns to SCAD Savannah Film Festival With Record Number of Women Directors and First Animated Short

Variety and the SCAD Savannah Film Festival announce the 2025 Pixels and Pencils panel, record number of women directors and the first-ever short.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 12d

‘The Paper’ Sets Sabrina Impacciatore for Lead Actress Run for Fall TV Awards Season and Emmys (EXCLUSIVE)

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#ThePaper

‘The Paper’ Sets Sabrina Impacciatore for Lead Actress Run for Fall TV Awards Season and Emmys (EXCLUSIVE)

Sabrina Impacciatore sets lead actress comedy campaign for the fall TV awards season, and next year's Emmys, for Peacock's "The Paper."

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 12d

We won.

#BadBunny is set to perform during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

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Bad Bunny to Perform at Apple Music 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny is has been booked to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 12d

How Press-Shy Stars Are Finding Their Voice in Hollywood During the Podcast Era

Leonardo DiCaprio, Joaquin Phoenix and other stars are shortchanging traditional junkets for long-form podcasts.

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How Press-Shy Stars Are Finding Their Voice in Hollywood During the Podcast Era

From Leonardo DiCaprio on “New Heights” to Joaquin Phoenix on Theo Von’s podcast, Hollywood’s most press-averse stars are embracing podcasts.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 13d

Chase Infiniti Says Regina Hall Is the ‘Central Force’ of ‘One Battle After Another’ and Teyana Taylor Made Perfidia ‘Even More Colorful’

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Chase Infiniti Says Regina Hall Is the ‘Central Force’ of ‘One Battle After Another’ and Teyana Taylor Made Perfidia ‘Even More Colorful’

Chase Infiniti talks Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another,” and about working with Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall and Teyana Taylor.

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Film Independent @filmindependent.org · 14d

An unforgettable screening of ‘Hedda’ at The London. ✨#FiPresents was thrilled to welcome writer/director/producer Nia DaCosta, and actor/producer Tessa Thompson for a Q&A moderated by Clayton Davis (Variety).

From Orion Pictures & Amazon MGM Studios, catch the film on Oct 22!

Writer / director / producer Nia DaCosta (L) and actress / producer Tessa Thompson attend the Film Independent Special Screening of "Hedda" at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on September 25, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent)

(L-R) Moderator Clayton Davis, writer / director / producer Nia DaCosta, and actress / producer Tessa Thompson attend the Film Independent Special Screening of "Hedda" at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on September 25, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent)

(L-R) Moderator Clayton Davis, writer / director / producer Nia DaCosta, and actress / producer Tessa Thompson attend the Film Independent Special Screening of "Hedda" at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on September 25, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent)

Aactress / producer Tessa Thompson attends the Film Independent Special Screening of "Hedda" at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on September 25, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent)

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Ben Lopez @benvientofuego.bsky.social · 16d

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Sets Oscars Campaign for #Tonatiuh , #DiegoLuna and Jennifer Lopez (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Sets Oscars Campaign for Tonatiuh, Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez (EXCLUSIVE)

The new film adaptation of ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ enters the Oscar race with Tonatiuh, Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez confirming their campaigns.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 13d

Netflix Leads International Emmy Nominations, Record-Breaking 26 Countries Across All Categories

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Netflix Leads International Emmy Nominations, Record-Breaking 26 Countries Across All Categories

The 2025 International Emmy Awards nominees announced with 64 contenders from a record 26 countries.

Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 14d

Ladies, gentlemen, and fellow humans... #Oscar season officially kicks off with the season premiere episode of Variety Awards Circuit Podcast with superstar Dwayne Johnson ("The Smashing Machine").

Give it a listen!

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Dwayne Johnson on Oscar Buzz, a Presidential Run, and ‘The Smashing Machine’: ‘I Don’t Know If It’s Method — Whatever It Is, I Went for It’

Dwayne Johnson opens up about transforming into Mark Kerr for "The Smashing Machine," and the emotional journey behind the Oscar buzz.

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Film Independent @filmindependent.org · 16d

SOLD OUT! TONIGHT at 7:30 PM is ‘Hedda’ with #FiPresents + an in-person Q&A with writer/director/producer Nia DaCosta & actor/producer Tessa Thompson. Moderated by Clayton Davis (Variety). An official selection of #TIFF & #BFI.

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Members-Only Screening: Hedda - Film Independent

Please note: This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity. Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a

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Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 15d

Are ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Weapons’ Comedies? Is Paul Mescal Lead or Supporting in ‘Hamnet’? Studios Weigh Category Strategy as Award Deadlines Approach

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Are ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Weapons’ Comedies? Is Paul Mescal Lead or Supporting in ‘Hamnet’? Studios Weigh Category Strategy as Award Deadlines Approach

Oscar season sees studios navigating category placement, Golden Globes submissions and romantic leads complicating awards campaigns.