The Oppenheimer cast continued their winning streak at the 2024 SAG Awards by clinching the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. The star-studded cast of the film includes Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, and Florence Pugh. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, has been a box office hit, portraying the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tied with Barbie for the most nominations received by a film this year. The individual performances of Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Robert Downey Jr. were also recognized with nominations. American Fiction, Barbie, The Color Purple, and Killers of the Flower Moon were the other nominees for the prestigious award.
American Fiction, starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, and Issa Rae, delves into the story of struggling novelist Thelonius “Monk” Ellison. The film explores themes of commercial success, rejection, and stereotypes, earning nods for Wright and Brown for their performances.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie features a stellar cast led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, bringing the iconic doll and her world to life. The film explores themes of girlhood, existentialism, feminism, and toxic masculinity, with Robbie and Gosling receiving nominations for their roles.
The Color Purple, executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and more. The adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel tells the poignant story of Celie, with Brooks earning a nomination for her supporting role.
Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Brendan Fraser, and Lily Gladstone, depicts the Osage murders during the early 20th century. Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American to win a Golden Globe and receive an Oscar nomination, with De Niro also receiving a nomination for his role.
The 2024 SAG Awards showcased the talent and achievements of these outstanding films and actors, celebrating their contributions to the world of cinema.
