Colin Firth has the shortest odds in history to win at the Oscars and experts say he will become the first Brit for 20 years to walk away as best actor.
When the ceremony gets under way at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, it will be the end of a lengthy campaign for all those involved in The King's Speech.
And when Sky News caught up with them at yet another party they seemed to be feeling the effects.
When asked if the nerves were kicking in screenwriter David Seider said it was the antibiotics that were kicking in.
Helena Bonham-Carter, who is nominated for best supporting actress, was coughing as she approached but seemed very optimistic that Firth is going to do it on Sunday.
"He'd better do it - otherwise I'll go and get it for him," she said.
Director Tom Hooper said the whole experience has been a whirlwind.
"It's an extraordinary position to be in. I keep having to pinch myself that we're going into Sunday with the leading number of nominations, I've been nominated as director.
"It's extraordinary and a great thrill."
When asked about Firth's chances he said: "I don't want to jinx it but it's the one I'm worried about least."
Winning an Oscar is not an easy business. Firth is said to have shaken 'every hand in Hollywood' during his campaign - this is politics as well as performance.
Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood super producer who has commandeered the film's campaign, said: "Colin's been selfless, if he's shaken hands then it's on behalf of the movie.
"He's the most selfless guy and I've known him a long time. No-one's like Colin." There is no such thing as a dead cert but with bookies taking bets on the length of Firth's speech, it is looking pretty good.
When the ceremony gets under way at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, it will be the end of a lengthy campaign for all those involved in The King's Speech.
And when Sky News caught up with them at yet another party they seemed to be feeling the effects.
When asked if the nerves were kicking in screenwriter David Seider said it was the antibiotics that were kicking in.
Helena Bonham-Carter, who is nominated for best supporting actress, was coughing as she approached but seemed very optimistic that Firth is going to do it on Sunday.
"He'd better do it - otherwise I'll go and get it for him," she said.
Director Tom Hooper said the whole experience has been a whirlwind.
"It's an extraordinary position to be in. I keep having to pinch myself that we're going into Sunday with the leading number of nominations, I've been nominated as director.
"It's extraordinary and a great thrill."
When asked about Firth's chances he said: "I don't want to jinx it but it's the one I'm worried about least."
Winning an Oscar is not an easy business. Firth is said to have shaken 'every hand in Hollywood' during his campaign - this is politics as well as performance.
Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood super producer who has commandeered the film's campaign, said: "Colin's been selfless, if he's shaken hands then it's on behalf of the movie.
"He's the most selfless guy and I've known him a long time. No-one's like Colin." There is no such thing as a dead cert but with bookies taking bets on the length of Firth's speech, it is looking pretty good.
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