Sterling K. Brown expects to lose to Robert Downey Jr. at the Oscars: ‘I’m just happy to be in the room’

“American Fiction” star Sterling K. Brown and 17 Gold Derby experts have something in common: they all expect Brown to lose Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars to “Oppenheimer” star Robert Downey Jr.

“I know I’m not going to win,” Brown – a first-time Oscar nominee for his acclaimed performance in “American Fiction” – said during an appearance on Friday’s “The Graham Norton Show.”

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When fellow guest and Best Actor nominee Colman Domingo doubted Brown’s stance, the actor added, “I’m fine with it. Totally fine with it.” Brown added that he felt Downey would win and that the beloved Hollywood star was “incredibly deserving” of the honor.

“He’s an incredible actor. Like, you should give him love,” Brown said. “The fact that I get a chance to be nominated along with him and Mr. [Robert] De Niro and Ryan Gosling and [Mark] Ruffalo… I’m just happy to be in the room.”

Downey is the overwhelming favorite for Best Supporting Actor for his work in “Oppenheimer,” having already won accolades from the Golden Globe Awards and Critics Choice Awards. The erstwhile Tony Stark is expected to win supporting actor honors at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and BAFTA Awards as well. Downey has never won an Oscar despite two previous nominations.

Based on the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett and written for the screen and directed by Cord Jefferson, “American Fiction” has been a breakout film role for Brown, an Emmy Award winner for “This Is Us” and “The People vs. O.J. Simpson.” Brown plays the brother of Jeffrey Wright’s lead character and has earned recognition from the Independent Spirit Awards and SAG Awards for his efforts. “American Fiction” landed five Oscar nominations this year, including Brown, Wright for Best Actor, Jefferson for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Score, and Best Picture. The film is also a nominee for Best Ensemble at the SAG Awards. 

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