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According to Variety, Superman has been submitted in the drama categories for this year’s Golden Globes race. In addition to campaigning for a Best Picture – Drama nod, WB is also pushing for David Corenswet in Best Actor – Drama, Nicholas Hoult in Best Supporting Actor, Rachel Brosnahan in Best Supporting Actress, and Gunn for Best Director and Best Screenplay. Variety notes that Superman is also eligible for Outstanding Cinematic and Box Office Achievement since its worldwide total clears the $150 million minimum.
Will Superman Score Any Golden Globes Nominations?
Gunn is a filmmaker known for his sense of humor, as seen in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and The Suicide Squad. Given his track record, it may come as a surprise to see WB campaign for Superman in drama. But while the film features moments of Gunn’s trademark levity, it’s not really a comedy. Superman explores serious and topical themes, telling a story about an alien proving he is just as human as anyone else on Earth. The film’s narrative is very poignant and emotional, so from that perspective, it makes sense that WB is trying to score drama nominations for Superman.
While WB’s campaign for Superman is admirable, the odds of it scoring Golden Globe nominations are unfortunately low. This has less to do with the quality of the film itself and more to do with the tastes of awards voting bodies. Superman was very well-received by critics and audiences, and the cast was a main reason why the film was so successful. A case can certainly be made that the actors are deserving of some kind of recognition, as they pulled off the tricky task of putting their own stamp on classic characters. Their interpretations simultaneously felt fresh and familiar, creating excitement for what comes next in the DC Universe.
