'Sinners' emerged victorious at the 32nd Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, on Sunday night. The victory for Ryan Coogler's film has shaken up what had been a seemingly predictable Oscar race ahead of the Academy Awards on March 15.
Key Takeaways
'Sinners' won the top cast honor at the Actor Awards on Sunday, upsetting the presumed front-runner 'One Battle After Another' in what has been a dominant awards season for that film.
- 'Sinners,' directed by Ryan Coogler, took home the best ensemble prize and Michael B. Jordan won lead actor for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack.
- Jessie Buckley's win for best actress in 'Hamnet' solidified her status as a frontrunner for the Oscar.
- Sean Penn ('One Battle After Another') and Amy Madigan ('Weapons') won supporting acting awards, respectively.
- The Actor Awards are closely watched precursors to the Oscars, with actors making up the largest voting bloc in the Academy.
The Actor Awards are closely watched precursors to the Oscars because actors make up the largest voting bloc in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The ceremony, streamed live on Netflix, saw several key wins that could reshape the Oscar race.
Michael B. Jordan won best male actor for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in 'Sinners,' upsetting category favorite Timothée Chalamet ('Marty Supreme'). The win was a significant moment in Jordan's career, with Viola Davis presenting the award to a standing ovation.
Jessie Buckley won best female actor for her performance as Agnes Hathaway in 'Hamnet.' Her victory completes a sweep of major awards shows this season, making her the clear favorite to win the Oscar for best actress. She paid tribute to co-star Emily Watson during her acceptance speech.
The night's top prize went to 'Sinners' for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. Delroy Lindo accepted the award on behalf of the ensemble, thanking the cast and crew for their dedication to the project. The win puts 'Sinners' back into contention for best picture at the Oscars after 'One Battle After Another' had dominated much of the awards season.
In supporting categories, Sean Penn won for his role in 'One Battle After Another,' and Amy Madigan triumphed for her performance in 'Weapons.' Both actors delivered heartfelt acceptance speeches, with Madigan joking about the award's significance in her long career.
The ceremony also honored the late Catherine O'Hara posthumously for her role in 'The Studio,' with Seth Rogen accepting the award on her behalf. Harrison Ford received a lifetime achievement award, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude for his work in the industry.
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