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The nominations for the 32nd Annual Actors Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards) have been announced, and One Battle After Another found its way into the history books. Paul Thomas Anderson’s acclaimed thriller scored seven nominations, which is the most for a single film in Actors Awards history. It bested the previous mark of five, which was originally set by Shakespeare in Love and had been tied multiple times (Sinners would have been the latest to tie the record if not for One Battle After Another). Check out the full list of nominations for One Battle in the space below:
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role (Leonardo DiCaprio)
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (Benicio del Toro)
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (Sean Penn)
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Chase Infiniti)
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Teyana Taylor)
- Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
One Battle After Another Is the Frontrunner To Win Best Picture at the Oscars
Ever since it premiered in the fall, One Battle After Another has been considered one of the favorites in this year’s Oscars race. The film has earned near-unanimous praise from critics and (even more importantly) industry professionals, with many hailing Anderson’s masterful direction, the strong performances across the board from the cast, and the screenplay’s exploration of timely themes. One Battle After Another‘s impressive showing at the Actors Awards nominations only further solidifies its status as the Best Picture frontrunner. The acting branch is the largest in the Academy, and actors clearly have a lot of love for the film.
When you factor in the element of Anderson’s overdue narrative (to date, he has 11 Oscar nominations and zero wins), One Battle After Another could be poised to dominate the competition throughout awards season. Anderson seems like a lock to take home Best Adapted Screenplay at the very least (he’ll also be a top contender for Best Director), and One Battle After Another has a realistic shot at a couple of acting awards. It wouldn’t be a shock if this film produced the Best Supporting Actor winner. Sean Penn’s villainous turn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw immediately earned raves, and del Toro’s affectionate performance as Sensei Sergio struck a chord with viewers. One thing to watch is the potential for the One Battle actors to split votes, which could open the door for someone else.
