Key Takeaways
- "One Battle After Another" leads the 32nd Actor Awards with a record seven nominations
- The film is a frontrunner for the Oscars, with nominations for best ensemble, best actor, and supporting actor and actress categories
- Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Michael B. Jordan are among the nominees for best actor
- Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, and Emma Stone are among the nominees for best actress
- The Actor Awards will stream live on Netflix on March 1, with Harrison Ford receiving the SAG-AFTRA life achievement award
Introduction to the Actor Awards
The 32nd Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, have announced their nominations, with "One Battle After Another" leading the field with a record seven nods. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, has cemented its status as an Oscar frontrunner, with nominations for best ensemble, best actor, and supporting actor and actress categories. The Actor Awards are an important bellwether for the upcoming Academy Awards, with actors comprising the largest voting body in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Nominees for the Actor Awards
The nominees for the Actor Awards include some of the biggest names in Hollywood. In the best actor category, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, and Jesse Plemons are all in the running. For best actress, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, and Emma Stone are among the nominees. The supporting actor category includes Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Miles Caton, while the supporting actress category features Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku, Teyana Taylor, Odessa A’zion, and Ariana Grande.
Snubs and Surprises
Not everyone was lucky enough to receive a nomination, with some notable snubs including Dwayne Johnson and the MMA drama "The Smashing Machine," George Clooney and his Netflix film "Jay Kelly," and "Die My Love" star Jennifer Lawrence. On the other hand, "Wicked: For Good" managed only one nomination, for Ariana Grande’s supporting actress role. These snubs and surprises are a reminder that the Actor Awards are always unpredictable and that anything can happen on nomination day.
TV Categories
In addition to the film categories, the Actor Awards also recognize excellence in television. Apple’s "The Studio" led all shows with five nominations, including best comedy ensemble, while the Netflix limited series "Adolescence" and HBO drama "The White Lotus" each scored four total nominations. The TV categories feature a range of talented actors and actresses, including Sterling K. Brown, Billy Crudup, and Noah Wyle in the best actor in a drama series category, and Britt Lower, Parker Posey, and Keri Russell in the best actress in a drama series category.
SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
This year’s SAG-AFTRA life achievement award will be presented to Harrison Ford, a legendary actor with a career spanning decades. Ford joins a long list of previous honorees, including Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Sally Field, Helen Mirren, and Robert De Niro. The award is a testament to Ford’s enduring contribution to the film industry and his status as a Hollywood icon.
Conclusion
The 32nd Actor Awards will stream live on Netflix on March 1, with the ceremony promising to be an exciting celebration of the best in film and television. With "One Battle After Another" leading the field and a range of talented actors and actresses nominated, the awards are shaping up to be a thrilling event. As the largest voting body in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Actor Awards are an important indicator of the upcoming Oscars, and this year’s ceremony is sure to be closely watched by industry insiders and film fans alike.
