LOS ANGELES, March 1 (EOBS) — The supernatural thriller “Sinners” won the Actor Awards’ top film honor for best ensemble on Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, in a ceremony streamed live on Netflix, according to Reuters and AP News.
Michael B. Jordan won best male actor in a leading role for “Sinners,” while Jessie Buckley took best female actor for “Hamnet,” as reported by Variety and USA Today.
Film acting prizes
Amy Madigan won supporting actress for “Weapons,” and Sean Penn won supporting actor for “One Battle After Another,” per Reuters and Billboard.
The Actor Awards — the rebranded Screen Actors Guild Awards — are voted on by SAG-AFTRA members and arrive just ahead of the March 15 Academy Awards, a timing noted by AP News, Reuters, USA Today, and Billboard.
Television honors
On the TV side, “The Studio” won best ensemble in a comedy series and “The Pitt” took best ensemble in a drama series, according to Reuters and Billboard.
Catherine O’Hara was honored posthumously as best female actor in a comedy series for “The Studio,” with Seth Rogen accepting on her behalf, as detailed by AP News and Entertainment Weekly.
Awards-season context
The ceremony’s results often shape Oscar expectations because actors make up the Academy’s largest voting bloc, a point emphasized by Reuters, AP News, USA Today, and Billboard.
The top ensemble win for “Sinners” edged past fellow contender “One Battle After Another,” a contrast noted across results lists from Variety, AP News, USA Today, and Billboard.
Additional Details Reported
Some outlets also highlighted individual milestones, including Harrison Ford receiving the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award and director Ryan Coogler becoming the first filmmaker to steer two best-ensemble winners.
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