United Kingdom, Feb. 26 -- Guy Pearce has predicted he'll lose out on an Oscar to Kieran Culkin.

The 'Memento' star is nominated for the Best Actor In A Supporting Role prize for his performance in 'The Brutalist' while Kieran is up for the same award for his turn in 'A Real Pain' - and Guy has thrown out his acceptance speech because he's so confident Kieran will win the coveted prize.

When asked about his first ever Academy Awards nomination, Guy told the Guardian newspaper: "It's funny [being nominated].

"Not funny that I haven't had one before - just funny to even get one, I reckon. I stop and go, 'Wow, is that - really? OK? That's really happened?'

He added: "I've been nominated for a few of these awards, and I haven't won any! I...