20 Most Anticipated Performances of 2013

I'm sure you would agree that it has been slim pickings at the movie theater this far. Fret not though, summer is around the corner and from here on there are lots of exciting films in store. In addition to the films themselves, I'm always on the lookout for potentially great acting performances. As such, I've compiled a list of my Top 20 Most Anticipated Acting Performances of 2013. Hopefully we'll still be talking about some of these performances come Oscar season:

20. Rooney Mara in Ain't Them Bodies Saints

I honestly don't know much about this role, but Mara's a fascinating actress and she received strong buzz out of Sundance.

19. Marion Cotillard in The Immigrant

Sounds like a very interesting character and I trust Cotillard to deliver her best as always.

18. Kristin Scott Thomas in Only God Forgives

She looks like she's bringing down fire and brimstone and I love it!

17. Julie Delpy in Before Midnight

She was brilliant in the previous films and sources say that this is the best of the trilogy!

16. Ethan Hawke in Before Midnight

He was brilliant in the previous films and sources say that this is the best of the trilogy!

15. James McAvoy in Filth

I love how this role is so different from his usual image.

14. Audrey Tautou in Mood Indigo

The trailer looks delightfully quirky, much like Tatou herself.

13. Greta Gerwig in Frances Ha

There has been a lot of hype surrounding this performance and I know she's well-suited to this character type.

12. Jessica Chastain in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

A fascinating concept that should allow her to really stretch herself.

11. Michael B. Jordan in Fruitvale Station

I've been a major fan since his TV days and the film got rave reviews out of Sundance.

10. Ryan Gosling in Only God Forgives

Is there any doubt that Ryan Gosling will nail a badass role like this?

9. Steve Carell in Foxcatcher

He has proven his skill in drama before and I think this performance could be further confirmation of his talent.

8. Chiwetel Ejiofor in Twelve Years a Slave

Chiwetel is vastly underrated and I'm so happy to see him headlining a film.

7. Carey Mulligan in The Great Gatsby

She looks suitably alluring in the trailers and Daisy is an iconic character in an iconic novel.

6. Tom Hanks in Saving Mr. Banks

I don't know much about Walt Disney the man, so I'm very interested to see how Hanks portrays him.

5. Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyers Club

He's been on a roll lately and this looks like it could be another winner.

4. Meryl Streep in August: Osage County

Meryl could read the phone book and I would be interested.

3. Jennifer Lawrence in Serena

From what I've heard, this is a juicy role for her to sink her teeth into.

2. Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street

Leo has reportedly stated that this is his best performance ever!

1. Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby

What can I say, I'm a Leo fanboy and the extended wait makes me even more excited this.