Duvall gets the de facto fifth slot on the strength of being a Hollywood legend who managed a SAG / Globe double for his performance. (screenpicks.com)
Again, an indication that a surprise fifth slot nominee was waiting in the wings as proved by the nomination for Laura Dern for her work in «Wild.» (awardscircuit.com)
I'm still debating Oscar's fifth slot free - for - all for Best Supporting Actor, presuming they give two spots to leading men Hugh Grant (Florence Foster Jenkins) and Dev Patel (Lion) and another two spots are held by former Oscar winner Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water) and the man I'd argue is still the frontrunner to win despite his Golden Globe loss Mahershara Ali (Moonlight). (thefilmexperience.net)