The historical drama “Oppenheimer” dominated the SAG Awards 2024 gala, which took place on Saturday, thus increasing its chances of being named the best film at next month's Oscars, reports Reuters, cited by Agerpres.
Oppenheimer dominated the gala SAG Awards 2024. PHOTO Facebook Oppenheimer
The movie “Oppenheimer''which tells the story of the creator of the atomic bomb during World War II, won the most coveted SAG Awards trophy – for “best cast'' -, award handed out by members of the actors' union SAG-AFTRA during a gala ceremony held in Los Angeles.
The Irishman Cillian Murphy, the one who gave life to the scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, was named the best actor in a leading role, and his co-star, Robert Downey Jr, the best actor in a supporting role.
Murphy confessed that he embraced acting after trying to be a musician, but often felt like a “intruder''.
“This is an extremely special award for me because it comes from you,” Murphy said to his guild mates.
The SAG-AFTRA awards are followed with interest because actors represent the largest group of voters in the American Film Academy awards, the most prestigious in the cinema industry.
The success of the drama “Oppenheimer'' seems unstoppable.
The film directed by Christopher Nolan has already won important trophies at the Golden Globes, BAFTA and other award galas. The awards given by the Producers Guild of America (PGA), another indicator of success at the Oscars, will be announced on Sunday.
The protagonist of the film “Killers of the Flower Moon”, the best actress in a leading role
Also at the SAG awards, the trophy for the best actress in a leading role was won by Lily Gladstone, the protagonist of the film “Killers of the Flower Moon''. Gladstone plays a member of the Osage Native American community, targeted by a series of murders in the 1920s in Oklahoma, motivated by the community's oil-rich lands.
“My friends, fellow actors, feel the good in what you did. We bring empathy to a world that so desperately needs it''' said Gladstone.
Da' Vine's Joy Randolph was named Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a grieving mother in “The Holdovers“.
“How lucky we are to be able to do what we do. I wake up every day overwhelmed with gratitude because I'm an actress who gets roles'', Randolph said.
The gala was broadcast live on Netflix for the first time, part of the company's efforts to expand its live broadcast segment.
Last year, the SAG-AFTRA union staged a four-month strike against Hollywood studios demanding higher wages and protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
“It is extremely important that we are here together again on this occasion after going through difficult times during the strike.”', said the actor Idris Elba in the opening speech of the gala.
“The Bear” received the trophy for the best cast in a TV comedy
In the categories dedicated to television, the FX series “The Bear'' won the trophy for best cast in a TV comedy, as well as acting awards for leads Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri.
“I am extremely honored to be a part of this community.”, White said. “MI wanted to be a part of it all my life. I had no backup plan''.
The award for the best cast in the TV drama category was won by the HBO series “Succession”, which tells the story of the struggle for control of a media dynasty, received
Elizabeth Debicki, best actress in a drama series
Elizabeth Debicki, who played Princess Diana in the Netflix series “The Crown“, won the award for the best actress in a drama series. Pedro Pascal, the protagonist of the series “The Last of Us”was named Best Actor in a TV Drama.
“I'm a little drunkt.I think I can get drunk… I'm being laughed at. Thank you very much“, said Pascal after he went on stage to receive his trophy.
SAG-AFTRA also awarded an honorary Lifetime Achievement Award to Barbra Streisand, multi-award winning actress, producer, director, singer and songwriter.
