Key Takeaways
- "One Battle After Another" received a record seven nominations at the Actor Awards, including best ensemble and individual nods for its cast members.
- The other nominees for best ensemble are "Sinners," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," and "Frankenstein."
- Historically, the Actor Awards have been a strong indicator of Oscar nominations, with individual SAG nominees overlapping with the Oscar field at a rate of roughly four out of five.
- The Actor Awards will take place on Sunday, March 1, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and will be streamed live on Netflix.
- Harrison Ford will be presented with the guild’s life achievement award.
Introduction to the Actor Awards
The Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, have been a significant event in the film industry for 31 years. This year’s nominations were dominated by "One Battle After Another," a ragtag revolutionary saga directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film received a record seven nominations, including a nod for the guild’s top award, best ensemble. This is a remarkable feat, as no movie has received more than five nominations in the history of the Actor Awards.
Nominees and Snubs
The cast of "One Battle After Another" was showered with nominations, including individual nods for Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and the film’s stunt performers. The other nominees for best ensemble are "Sinners," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," and "Frankenstein." Notably, "Sinners" had an especially good result, with a best male actor nod for Michael B. Jordan and supporting actor nods for Miles Canton and Wunmi Mosaku. On the other hand, some films missed the cut, including "Sentimental Value," "Wicked: For Good," and "Train Dreams." Joachim Trier’s acclaimed Norwegian drama "Sentimental Value" was snubbed altogether, despite being viewed as a shoo-in for several nominations.
Historical Significance of the Actor Awards
Historically, the Actor Awards have been one of the strongest Oscar indicators. Actors make up the largest branch of the film academy, and individual SAG nominees have overlapped with the Oscar field at a rate of roughly four out of five. This means that the nominees announced on Wednesday may closely resemble those headed to the Oscars. The Actor Awards are presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), which has over 122,000 voting members. The guild has tended to skew more populist and sometimes shies away from non-English language nominees.
Nominees in Each Category
The nominees for each category were announced on Wednesday. For best male actor, the nominees are DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet ("Marty Supreme"), Michael B. Jordan ("Sinners"), Ethan Hawke ("Blue Moon"), and Jesse Plemons ("Bugonia"). For best female actor, the nominees are Infiniti, Jessie Buckley ("Hamnet"), Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs I’d Kick You"), Kate Hudson ("Song Sung Blue"), and Emma Stone ("Bugonia"). In the supporting male actor category, the nominees are Del Toro, Penn, Canton, Jacob Elordi ("Frankenstein"), and Paul Mescal ("Hamnet"). The nominees for best supporting female actor are Taylor, Mosaku, Ariana Grande ("Wicked: For Good"), Amy Madigan ("Weapons"), and Odessa A’zion ("Marty Supreme").
Reactions from the Nominees
Amy Madigan, who was nominated for best supporting female actor for her role in "Weapons," expressed her gratitude and surprise at the nomination. "I’ve had the privilege of being an actor for over forty years and, to be recognized by my peers today with my first nomination, is truly a pinch me moment," she said in a statement. Her reaction reflects the significance of the Actor Awards and the honor of being recognized by one’s peers.
The Upcoming Ceremony
The Actor Awards will take place on Sunday, March 1, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be streamed live on Netflix, allowing a wider audience to watch the event. Harrison Ford will be presented with the guild’s life achievement award, a prestigious honor that recognizes his contributions to the film industry. The ceremony promises to be an exciting event, with many talented actors and films being recognized for their achievements.