# What Are the Oscar Race Dark Horses?; Regina Hall (“One Battle After Another”), Chloé Zhao (“Hamnet”)

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Podcast: [Awards Circuit | Variety](https://stenobird.com/podcast/awards-circuit-variety-1368153)
Published: 2025-11-14T18:56:00+00:00
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“One Battle After Another” star Regina Hall discusses her role in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, her return as Brenda in "Scary Movie 6" and what's next. Also, writer/director Chloé Zhao discusses the spiritual dimensions of "Hamnet," working with child actors and why her upcoming "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" sequel pilot required an entirely different skill set. And the Awards Circuit Roundtable discusses the main contenders for Netflix, the winners of regional festivals and the dark horses in the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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