20.04.2025

"SAG Awards Nominations Revealed Amid Wildfires"

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Wicked” is the leading nominee for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, with the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” following closely behind

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The 31st Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards have announced their nominations, with the musical adaptation "Wicked" leading the way as the top nominee. Following closely is the Bob Dylan biopic titled "A Complete Unknown." The nominations were initially planned to be revealed live on Wednesday morning, but due to severe wildfires that erupted across Los Angeles and Southern California on Tuesday night, the SAG had to cancel its live announcement. Instead, the nominations were disseminated through a press release.

This year's nominees span a range of film and television categories, highlighting both established and emerging talent. Notable television series that garnered nominations include "Shogun," "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," and "Hacks," showcasing the variety and richness of contemporary television storytelling.

The SAG Awards ceremony, which will be hosted by Kristen Bell, is set to stream live on Netflix on February 23, 2025. Kristen Bell herself is nominated for her performance in the Netflix comedy series "Nobody Wants This," alongside her co-star Adam Brody, underscoring the competitive nature of this year's awards.

In the film category, the key nominees in various sections include:

  • Ensemble: "A Complete Unknown," "Anora," "Conclave," "Emelia Pérez," and "Wicked."
  • Male Actor in a Leading Role: Adrien Brody ("The Brutalist"), Timothée Chalamet ("A Complete Unknown"), Daniel Craig ("Queer"), Colman Domingo ("Sing Sing"), and Ralph Fiennes ("Conclave").
  • Female Actor in a Leading Role: Pamela Anderson ("The Last Showgirl"), Cynthia Erivo ("Wicked"), Karla Sofía Gascón ("Emelia Pérez"), Mikey Madison ("Anora"), and Demi Moore ("The Substance").
  • Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Jonathan Bailey ("Wicked"), Yura Borisov ("Anora"), Kieran Culkin ("A Complete Unknown"), Edward Norton ("A Complete Unknown"), and Jeremy Strong ("The Apprentice").
  • Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Monica Barbaro ("A Complete Unknown"), Jamie Lee Curtis ("The Last Showgirl"), Danielle Deadwyler ("The Piano Lesson"), Ariana Grande ("Wicked"), and Zoe Saldaña ("Emilia Pérez").
  • Stunt Ensemble: "Deadpool & Wolverine," "Dune: Part Two," "The Fall Guy," "Gladiator II," and "Wicked."

In the television categories, the nominees are as follows:

  • Drama Ensemble: "Bridgerton," "The Day of the Jackal," "The Diplomat," "Shogun," and "Slow Horses."
  • Comedy Ensemble: "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building," and "Shrinking."
  • Male Actor in a Drama Series: Tadanobu Asano ("Shogun"), Jeff Bridges ("The Old Man"), Gary Oldman ("Slow Horses"), Eddie Redmayne ("The Day of the Jackal"), and Hiroyuki Sanada ("Shogun").
  • Female Actor in a Drama Series: Kathy Bates ("Matlock"), Nicola Coughlin ("Bridgerton"), Allison Janney ("The Diplomat"), Keri Russell ("The Diplomat"), and Anna Sawai ("Shogun").
  • Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Adam Brody ("Nobody Wants This"), Ted Danson ("A Man on the Inside"), Harrison Ford ("Shrinking"), Martin Short ("Only Murders in the Building"), and Jeremy Allen White ("The Bear").
  • Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Kristen Bell ("Nobody Wants This"), Quinta Brunson ("Abbott Elementary"), Liza Colón-Zayas ("The Bear"), Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear"), and Jean Smart ("Hacks").
  • Male Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Javier Bardem ("Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"), Colin Farrell ("The Penguin"), Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer"), Kevin Kline ("Disclaimer"), and Andrew Scott ("Ripley").
  • Female Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Kathy Bates ("The Great Lillian Hall"), Cate Blanchett ("Disclaimer"), Jodie Foster ("True Detective: Night Country"), Lily Gladstone ("Under the Bridge"), Jessica Gunning ("Baby Reindeer"), and Cristin Milioti ("The Penguin").
  • Stunt Ensemble: "The Boys," "Fallout," "House of the Dragon," "The Penguin," and "Shogun."

As the SAG Awards approach, excitement builds as audiences and industry professionals anticipate a night celebrating outstanding performances across both film and television.