The 2025 SAG Nominations have generated significant buzz as the Screen Actors Guild prepares for its 31st annual awards ceremony. Originally scheduled for a live announcement, the event was altered due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Instead of the anticipated live reveal by actors Joey King and Cooper Koch, the nominees were announced via a press release on January 8, 2025.
Key Highlights from the Announcement
- Nomination Categories: The SAG Awards feature a variety of categories across both film and television. Key categories include:
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture
- Outstanding Performance by a Male and Female Actor in Television Movie or Limited Series
- Outstanding Performance by Stunt Ensemble in both film and series
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- Major Nominees:
- Notable nominees for the leading actor categories include:
- Male Actor in a Leading Role: Ad Brody for The Brutalist, Daniel Craig for Queer, and Ralph Fiennes for Conclave.
- Female Actor in a Leading Role: Pamela Anderson for Last Show and Demi Moore for The Substance
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- Notable nominees for the leading actor categories include:
- Awards Ceremony Details: The awards ceremony will take place on February 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, hosted by Kristen Bell. This year, Jane Fonda will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Who are the nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 2025 SAG Awards are:
- A Complete Unknown
- Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez
- Norbert Leo Butz as Alan Lomax
- Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan
- Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo
- Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman
- Will Harrison as Bobby Neuwirth
- Eriko Hatsune as Toshi Seeger
- Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash
- Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie
- Big Bill Morganfield as Jesse Moffette
- Edward Norton as Pete Seeger
- Anora
- Yura Borisov as Igor
- Mark Eyedelshteyn as Ivan
- Karren Karagulian as Toros
- Mikey Madison as Ani
- Aleksey Serebryakov as Nikolai Zakharov
- Vache Tovmasyan as Garnick
- Conclave
- Sergio Castellitto as Tedesco
- Ralph Fiennes as Lawrence
- John Lithgow as Tremblay
- Lucian Msamati as Adeyemi
- Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes
- Stanley Tucci as Bellini
- Emilia Pérez
- Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia/Manitas
- Selena Gomez as Jessi
- Adriana Paz as Epifania
- Zoe Saldaña as Rita
- Wicked
- Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero
- Marissa Bode as Nessarose
- Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamond
- Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
- Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- Ariana Grande as Galinda/Glinda
- Ethan Slater as Boq
- Bowen Yang as Pfannee
- Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on February 23, 2025. This year's nominations reflect a diverse range of performances and stories, showcasing the talent within the film industry.
Conclusion
Despite the challenges posed by natural disasters, the 2025 SAG Nominations have set the stage for an exciting awards season. With top films and performances recognized, anticipation builds for the ceremony that will honor outstanding achievements in acting. As always, these awards are viewed as an important precursor to the Oscars, particularly in the acting categories.
