30th Screen Actors Guild Awards Announced: Oppenheimer and American Fiction Shine, Leonardo DiCaprio Snubbed for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Role

30th Screen Actors Guild Awards Announced: Oppenheimer and American Fiction Shine, Leonardo DiCaprio Snubbed for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Role

SAG Awards Nominations and Snubs

The Screen Actors Guild Awards revealed their nominations, honoring films like Oppenheimer and American Fiction while omitting Leonardo DiCaprio for his role in Killers of the Flower Moon.

The best ensemble category includes American Fiction, Barbie, The Color Purple, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Oppenheimer, surprisingly excluding Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, a winner at the Golden Globes.

Notable Omissions and Controversies

The absence of Poor Things and DiCaprio from the ensemble category stirred discussions, especially considering the film’s victory at the Golden Globes.

Emma Stone received a nomination for best actress, while Willem Dafoe made the list for best supporting actor, overshadowing Mark Ruffalo’s absence.

Comprehensive Nominations and Exclusions

Nominees for various categories included Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, and Jeffrey Wright for best actor, leaving DiCaprio overlooked despite initial expectations.

Actresses like Lily Gladstone and Penelope Cruz made the list, while acclaimed film May December faced complete exclusion.

Announcement and Context

The nominations were revealed on Instagram Live by Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.

This year’s SAG Awards arrive following a lengthy strike by the actors’ guild, touching on issues like streaming era pay and artificial intelligence.

Significance and Oscar Implications

Considered an indicator for the Oscars, the SAG Awards have historically foreshadowed Best Picture and acting winners.

Films like Poor Things might face challenges due to their absence in the ensemble category. Previous SAG winners, Everything Everywhere All at Once and CODA, eventually won Best Picture at the Oscars.

Television Categories and Ceremony Details

In television, series like Succession, The Bear, and Beef held prominent nominations, while the SAG Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 24 in Los Angeles.

Netflix will live stream the event, marking a notable venture into live programming.

Honorary Recognition

Barbra Streisand is set to receive the SAG Life Achievement Award, adding a highlight to the upcoming ceremony.

The event is anticipated to mark Netflix’s extensive involvement in the awards season and its hosting endeavors leading up to the Oscars in March.

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