The Oscars Are Reviewing Their Campaign Rules After Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar Nomination

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piece published Jan. 26 reported that Riseborough’s campaign was largely led by actor Mary McCormack, wife of the film’s director, Michael Morris. Puck’s Matthew Belloni wrote that McCormack and others “emailed and called tons of members of the Academy’s actors branch, begging them to see the little-watched alcoholic drama and post online about Riseborough’s searing performance.” 

He specifically cited actors Edward Norton, Jane Fonda, Frances Fisher,…