Key Takeaways
- "One Battle After Another" receives a record seven nominations at the SAG-AFTRA honors, including best ensemble and individual nods for its cast members
- The film’s nominations include Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and its stunt performers
- The Actor Awards have historically 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 nominees for best ensemble include "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," and "Frankenstein"
- The Actor Awards will take place on Sunday, March 1, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and will be streamed live on Netflix
Introduction to the Actor Awards
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced the nominees for the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with "One Battle After Another" dominating the nominations. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, received a record seven nods, including best ensemble and individual nominations for its cast members. This is a significant achievement, as no movie has received more than five nominations in the 31-year history of the Actor Awards.
Nominations and Snubs
The cast of "One Battle After Another" was showered with nominations, including nods for Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and its stunt performers. The film’s nominations also include a nod for the guild’s top award, best ensemble. The other nominees for best ensemble are "Sinners," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," and "Frankenstein." Notably, "Sinners" had a strong showing, with nominations for Michael B. Jordan, Miles Canton, and Wunmi Mosaku. On the other hand, several films missed the cut, including "Sentimental Value," "Wicked: For Good," and "Train Dreams." The snub of Joachim Trier’s acclaimed Norwegian drama "Sentimental Value" was particularly surprising, as both Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård had been viewed as shoo-ins for nominations.
Oscar Implications
The Actor Awards have historically been one of the strongest Oscar indicators, with individual SAG nominees overlapping 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 nominees for best male actor include DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, and Jesse Plemons. The nominees for best female actor include Infiniti, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, and Emma Stone. The supporting actor categories also feature a strong lineup of nominees, including Del Toro, Penn, Canton, Jacob Elordi, and Paul Mescal for supporting male actor, and Taylor, Mosaku, Ariana Grande, Amy Madigan, and Odessa A’zion for supporting female actor.
The Significance of the Actor Awards
The Actor Awards are presented by 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. This may explain the snub of "Sentimental Value," which is a Norwegian drama. Despite this, the Actor Awards remain a significant indicator of a film’s chances at the Oscars. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 1, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and will be streamed live on Netflix. Harrison Ford will also be presented with the guild’s life achievement award, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the nominations for the Actor Awards have been announced, with "One Battle After Another" dominating the field. The film’s record seven nominations are a significant achievement, and its cast members are likely to be recognized at the Oscars as well. The Actor Awards have historically been a strong indicator of Oscar nominations, and this year’s nominees are likely to be among the top contenders at the Academy Awards. With the ceremony taking place on March 1, film fans will be eagerly awaiting the results, and the opportunity to see their favorite stars recognized for their outstanding performances.
