The SAG Nominations have been announced. Here are reactions
John David Washington – BlacKkKlansman –Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
“Thank you SAG-AFTRA for this honor. Most importantly because in doing so you are recognizing Ron Stallworth, a man whose bravery and ingenuity fought racism at its core. To Spike, Ron, cast and crew — I will never forget this experience we had together. Love you all.”
Rami Malek – Bohemian Rhapsody –Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
“It is a profound privilege and honor to be recognized alongside my exceptional cast by our peers. Thank you SAG-AFTRA.”
Richard E. Grant – Can You Ever Forgive Me? –Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role “Am completely and utterly bowled over to be nominated for the SAG Awards amongst this extraordinary group of actors. honored to be voted for by my peers SAG-AFTRA”
Mahershala Ali – Green Book – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
I’d like to thank the Screen Actors Guild for recognizing our work on “Green Book”. It was an honor collaborating with Pete Farrelly, Viggo Mortensen and our entire cast and crew. I’m sincerely humbled that our efforts have captured the attention of our cherished peers.”
TV
Emma Stone – Maniac – Outstanding Female Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series
The Favourite – Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role
“Thank you so much to SAG for these nominations. I’m so honored to be recognized by my fellow actors for two projects I’m really proud to have been a part of. Thank you to Cary Fukunaga, Patrick Somerville, my wonderful friend Jonah Hill and the whole cast and crew of MANIAC for an amazing experience and the globular cluster of memories. It was also my first time acting as a producer and I couldn’t be more grateful. On ‘THE FAVOURITE,’ Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz are two of the most dynamic, funny, loving and fantastic actors and people I’ve ever gotten the chance to work with, and I am really excited to share this with them. Thank you thank you!”
Alison Brie – GLOW – Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
“What an incredible honor to be nominated again this year by my fellow actors. The joy of GLOW is being able to work with such a talented ensemble; lifting each other up in and out of the ring. They are my greatest support and I learn from them every day. I’m so proud of team GLOW and I’m deeply thankful for this recognition. Thank you SAG-AFTRA!!”
Darren Criss – The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story – Outstanding Male Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series
Getting to join the Screen Actors Guild was such a huge turning point in my career. Shoutout to EASTWICK for giving me my first union job and official SAG card! I’ll never forget how exciting that was. Thank you to my fellow @sagaftra performers for this nomination! @SAGawards pic.twitter.com/mfwpbTmNCH
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) December 12, 2018
Michael Douglas – The Kominsky Method – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
“Such an honor to be recognized as a comedy actor by my peers along with my co-star Alan Arkin and our entire ensemble.”
Patricia Arquette – Escape at Dannemora – Outstanding Female Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series
I am incredibly honored to be recognized with these wonderful actors. Thank you @SAGawards https://t.co/mbduSJavfx
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) December 12, 2018
Antonio Banderas – Genius: Picasso – Outstanding Male Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series
i’m very grateful for this new nomination in the Screen Actors Guild Awards that i want to share with all the fantastic team of #GeniusPicasso@sagaftra @SAGawards @NatGeo @NatGeoChannel @NatGeoGenius https://t.co/H1DSq92oh4
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) December 12, 2018
Shauna Duggins – GLOW – Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
“We are honored and grateful to be nominated by our peers and stand alongside such a talented group of stunt ensembles, and are so fortunate to work with such talented writers, producers, directors and a cast and crew that build an environment that allows us to create and succeed.”
Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us – Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series
#ThisIsUs #BlackPanther #sagawards Good beginning to a great day! 1000 times…thank you! 🕉 pic.twitter.com/C0BKyUtYQv
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) December 12, 2018
Mandy Moore – This Is Us – Outstanding Ensemble of a Drama Series
Jason Bateman – Ozark – Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series
“I’m so excited for the whole ‘Ozark’ family – but particularly for Laura and Julia. Their talent and leadership drives our every episode. Thank you, from all of us, to the SAG voters!”
Robin Write – House of Cards – Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series
“I would like to thank the members of SAG-AFTRA. I am deeply honored and grateful to be recognized by my peers this year and to be amongst such great talent.”
Cue the “why can we not have Regina King’s reaction” rants….