Gearing up for all the Oscar pomp and circumstance, Gerard Butler headed over to the Hollywood Domino and Bovet 1822 Gala in West Hollywood last night (February 21).

The “Machine Gun Preacher” stud wore a classic black tuxedo and bow tie as he hammed it up with David Belle and Paul Haggis at the Sunset Tower to benefit Artists for Peace and Justice.

When asked who will dominate the 85th Academy Awards this weekend, Gerard simply stated, “Ben Affleck is turning out to really be one of the forefront directors of our time.”

Butler added, “His movies are so watchable and so sophisticated and classy. I loved ‘Argo.’ I also really enjoyed ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ But I think ‘Argo’ will take the Oscar.”