Early 2027 Oscar predictions show Jaafar Jackson at 29% for Best Actor — but traders are now pricing him much higher at 66¢, up a massive 55 cents in one day. Michael Jackson is arguably the biggest pop star of them all, and the Academy tends to reward biopic performances handsomely. The nephew of the King of Pop playing his uncle has created powerful early buzz, with moments where you genuinely feel like you're watching archival footage from a real live show. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig's Best Director odds collapsed 62 cents to just 24¢, suggesting early frontrunner status has evaporated as other contenders emerge.