Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short Nominated for Canadian Actor Awards
Canadians are making headlines with their nominations for the prestigious Actor Awards, organized by SAG-AFTRA. These awards celebrate the excellence of actors in film and television. The nominations were unveiled on Wednesday by Connor Storrie from *Heated Rivalry* and Janelle James from *Abbott Elementary*.
Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, and Martin Short: Canadian Nominees
Seth Rogen and Catherine O’Hara have both received nominations for outstanding performance in a leading role in *The Studio*, a series created by Rogen. O’Hara and Rogen are being recognized in their respective categories. Meanwhile, Martin Short competes against Rogen in the leading actor category for his role in *Only Murders in the Building*.
Ensemble Nominations
Both *The Studio* and *Only Murders in the Building* have also secured nominations for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series. This recognition further highlights the talent of Canadian actors in the industry.
Award Ceremony Details
The Actor Awards ceremony will take place on March 1 and will be streamed live on Netflix from Los Angeles.
Noteworthy Film Nominations
This year, *One Battle After Another* is making waves with a record seven nominations in various movie categories. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, it is seen as a strong contender ahead of the Academy Awards.
- *One Battle After Another* leads with seven nominations.
- Other films in competition include *Frankenstein*, *Hamnet*, *Marty Supreme*, and *Sinners*.
Principal cast members from *One Battle After Another* have also received individual nominations. Key competitors include:
| Category | Nominated Actors |
|---|---|
| Best Actor | Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, Jesse Plemons |
| Best Actress | Chase Infiniti, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Emma Stone |
| Supporting Actress | Teyana Taylor, Wunmi Mosaku, Ariana Grande, Amy Madigan, Odessa A’zion |
| Supporting Actor | Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Miles Caton, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal |
Trends and Surprises
In the awards’ 31-year history, no film has previously received more than five nominations. This year’s nominations also featured some surprising omissions, notably Joachim Trier’s *Sentimental Value*. Both Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård were widely anticipated to secure nominations but did not, despite strong performances.
The SAG-AFTRA’s membership exceeds 122,000, showcasing a preference for popular choices over foreign-language films. This trend highlights the challenges faced by non-English-language nominees during the awards season.
