For starters, Glenn Close actually played this role in 1982 in a stage production of “Albert Nobbs”. After trying to get the play produced into a film for all these years, she finally found director István Szabó, a Hungarian filmmaker. Now imagine this, before the film was recast following a delay in production, the supporting roles were supposed to be played by Amanda Seyfried and Orlando Bloom. Though it would have made for a very interesting film, with Mia Wasikowska (also considered for “Jane Eyre”) and Aaron Johnson (of “Kick Ass” fame), the film takes on a much more dated and sophisticated stature, opening it up for even more nomination possibilities.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
BEST PICTURE
Producers: Glenn Close, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Alan Moloney

BEST DIRECTOR
Rodrigo Garcia

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Gabriella Prekop, John Banville, Glenn Close
Story by Istvan Szabo

BEST ACTRESS**
Glenn Close

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Janet McTeer**
Mia Wasikowska

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Brendan Gleeson
Aaron Johnson

BEST ART DIRECTION
Production Designer: Patrizia Von Brandenstein
Set Decorator: Jenny Oman

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Michael McDonough

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Pierre-Yves Gayraud

BEST MAKEUP
Special Makeups Designed by: Matthew W. Mungle
Prosthetic Application and Key Makeup: Lynn Johnston
Wig Maker and Hair Stylist: Martial Corneville

BEST FILM EDITING
Steven Weisberg

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE**
Brian Byrne

BEST ORIGINAL SONG**
“Lay Your Head Down”
Music by Brian Byrne
Lyrics by Glenn Close