Oppenheimer Explodes at SAG Awards, But DiCaprio Left in the Fallout

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the only televised awards ceremony to exclusively honor actors, unfolded with a bang. The awards, presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), recognized outstanding performances in movie and prime-time television.

The SAG Awards, founded in 1995, have been a significant event in the Hollywood film industry. With a voting body of over 130,000 performers, the SAG Awards have the most considerable voting body on the awards circuit. The awards focus on individual performances, the work of the entire drama and comedy series ensemble, and the motion picture cast.

In a dazzling display of cinematic recognition, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” emerge as frontrunners at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards following their recent triumphs at the Golden Globes. Both films boast an impressive tally of four nominations, solidifying their positions as contenders for top honors.

Surprisingly, The absence of Leonardo DiCaprio from the best actor category despite his leading role in “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a notable surprise. This could open the door for other contenders like Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” or Robert Downey Jr. in “American Fiction.”

The Screen Actors Guild Awards operate on a unique premise, with winners determined by the votes of Sag-Aftra’s extensive membership, comprising more than 119,000 actors. This peer-driven recognition ensures that the awards truly reflect the sentiments and opinions of those within the industry.

The nominees for the “Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture” category at the SAG Awards are:

– Barbie
– Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
– Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
– John Wick: Chapter 4
– Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

These nominations represent the collective efforts of the entire stunt ensemble in each film, showcasing their ability to deliver outstanding action performances. The SAG Awards are often seen as a good indication of which films could be nominated for the Oscars.

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:

Bradley Cooper for “Maestro”
– Colman Domingo for “Rustin”
– Paul Giamatti for “The Holdovers”
– Cillian Murphy for “Oppenheimer”
– Jeffrey Wright for “American Fiction”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:

– Annette Bening for “Nyad”
– Lily Gladstone for “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– Carey Mulligan for “Maestro”
– Margot Robbie for “Barbie”
– Emma Stone for “Poor Things”

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:

– Sterling K. Brown for “American Fiction”
– Willem Dafoe for “Poor Things”
– Robert De Niro for “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– Robert Downey Jr. for “Oppenheimer”
– Ryan Gosling for “Barbie”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:

– Emily Blunt for “Oppenheimer”
– Danielle Brooks for “The Color Purple”
– Penélope Cruz for “Ferrari”
– Jodie Foster for “Nyad”
– Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers”

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:

– “American Fiction”
– “Barbie”
– “The Color Purple”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Oppenheimer”

The SAG Awards nominations for the television category

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series:

– Brian Cox, “Succession”
– Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”
– Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
– Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”
– Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:

– Jennifer Aniston, “The Morning Show”
– Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
– Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
– Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
– Sarah Snook, “Succession”

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:

– Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”
– Bill Hader, “Barry”
– Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
– Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
– Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:

– Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel”
– Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
– Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel”
– Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
– Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:

– “The Crown”
– “The Gilded Age”
– “The Last of Us”
– “The Morning Show”
– “Succession”

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:

– “Abbott Elementary”
– “Barry”
– “The Bear”
– “Only Murders in the Building”
– “Ted Lasso”

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series:

– Matt Bomer, “Fellow Travelers”
– John Hamm, “Fargo”
– David Oyelowo, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”
– Tony Shalhoub, “Mr Monk’s Last Case: A Movie”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

-Uzo Aduba, “Painkiller”
-Kathryn Hahn, “Tiny Beautiful Things”
-Brie Larson, “Lessons in Chemistry”
-Bel Powley, “A Small Light”
-Ali Wong, “Beef” 2

Overall, the SAG Awards nominations provide a valuable glimpse into the current awards landscape and the potential frontrunners for the upcoming Oscar season. It will be interesting to see how the voting unfolds and who takes home the golden statues come February.