Canadians have received multiple nominations for the Actor Awards, which celebrate outstanding performances in Hollywood films and television/streaming shows. The nominations were revealed by actors Connor Storrie from “Heated Rivalry” and Janelle James from “Abbott Elementary.”
Notably, Seth Rogen and Catherine O’Hara are both recognized for their exceptional leading roles in Apple TV’s “The Studio,” a series created by Vancouver-native Rogen. Additionally, Martin Short and Rogen will compete in the leading actor category for their roles in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”
Both “The Studio” and “Only Murders in the Building” have also been nominated for outstanding ensemble performances in a comedy series. The awards ceremony will be livestreamed on Netflix from Los Angeles on March 1.
In the realm of film nominations, “One Battle After Another” leads the pack with a remarkable seven nominations across various movie categories. Competing against films like “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” and “Sinners,” it vies for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.
Each principal cast member of “One Battle After Another” has been recognized in individual acting categories. Notably, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, and Jesse Plemons are all up for best actor in leading roles for different films.
Moreover, supporting roles in “One Battle After Another” have not gone unrecognized, with Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn receiving nominations. This film’s success marks a historic occasion, as no movie has previously garnered more than five nominations in the 31-year history of the SAG Awards.
In the television and streaming series categories, “The Studio” stands out with five nominations, maintaining its track record of accolades after winning numerous Primetime Emmys for a comedy series last year. The show has nominations for lead actor Ike Barinholtz and lead actress Kathryn Hahn.
“The White Lotus” secured the most nominations in the drama category, with four nods, including outstanding ensemble. It faces tough competition from shows like “The Diplomat,” “Landman,” “The Pitt,” and “Severance.”
Overall, “The Studio” and “The White Lotus” lead the nominations across various categories, reflecting the diverse talent and outstanding performances in the entertainment industry.
