‘Sinners’ Wins Top Prize at the Actor Awards, Setting Up Oscar Showdown
Los Angeles – The cast of “Sinners” earned the top prize – the Actor Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture – on Sunday night, positioning the film as a strong contender heading into the Academy Awards on March 15th.1 The 32nd Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, were held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
‘Sinners’ Dominates, Michael B. Jordan Honored
“Sinners,” a vampire movie set in the segregated South, triumphed over other nominees, including “One Battle After Another.”2 Michael B. Jordan, star of “Sinners,” was awarded the Actor Award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role.1 Jordan reflected on his early career and expressed gratitude for the support he’s received throughout his journey.3 Ryan Coogler, the director of “Sinners,” made history as the first director to win two best ensemble awards at the Actor Awards, having previously won with 2018’s “Black Panther.”2
Other Key Winners
Jessie Buckley won the Actor Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role for her performance in “Hamnet.”1,2 Amy Madigan was honored with the Actor Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role for “Weapons.”1 Sean Penn received the Actor Award for best supporting actor for “One Battle After Another.”3
Television Awards
On the television side, “The Studio” led the awards, winning three, including best ensemble in a comedy series.2 “The Pitt” won two awards, including best ensemble in a drama series.2 Catherine O’Hara received a posthumous award for best actress in a comedy series for her work on “The Studio,” with Seth Rogen accepting on her behalf.3
Harrison Ford Honored
Harrison Ford was presented with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at the ceremony.1 The event was hosted by Kristen Bell and broadcast live on Netflix.3
Actor Awards and the Oscars
The Actor Awards are considered an important indicator for the upcoming Academy Awards, though experts note that the two events don’t always align.4 While a win at the Actor Awards can boost a film’s Oscar chances, it doesn’t guarantee success.
Film Awards
- Best Acting Ensemble: “Sinners”
- Best Leading Actor: Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”
- Best Lead Actress: Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan, “Weapons”
- Best Stunt Team: “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning”
Television Awards
- Best Cast in a Drama Series: “The Pitt”
- Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
- Best Actress in a Drama Series: Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
- Best Cast in a Comedy Series: “The Studio”
- Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
- Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio”
- Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
- Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
- Best Stunt Team in a Comedy or Drama Series: “The Last of Us”