Oscar season is a marathon, not a sprint, and campaigning for the gold is practically an art form in itself. A key part of the process involves meeting Academy voters, often through a flurry of events and handshakes—classic "pressing the flesh." The reality is that voters love to meet the stars, and that personal connection often sways their votes. It’s not just about the performance on-screen; it’s also about the charm offensive off-screen.
What Daniel Craig is doing here is textbook: attending events, doing Q&As, mingling with voters, and leaving a lasting impression. Even if someone thinks, "His film is a bit odd or not quite my style," they might still think, "But Craig? What a guy! He’s got my vote." This schmoozing strategy is as common as red carpets in award season. While some actors shy away from the campaign trail, others embrace it wholeheartedly. Craig is clearly in the latter camp, and he's playing the game as it’s meant to be played.