After a nearly four-month strike, the members of the Screen Actors Guild are finally able to get together to celebrate their achievements in 2023. Video above: Barbra Streisand to Receive SAG Lifetime Achievement AwardWhile their biggest achievement was securing a deal with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the union has much more to be proud of. The SAG Awards will honor those who performed their best work, and the voting is done by their peers in the union. Here are our predictions for what movies, actors and actresses will win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year.The predictions were made by Megan Camponovo, who covers entertainment for Hearst Television’s National Desk, along with other members of the National Desk staff. Film nomineesMotion Picture cast”American Fiction””Barbie””The Color Purple””Killers of the Flower Moon””Oppenheimer”Our prediction: “Oppenheimer”Christopher Nolan’s film focuses on the life of Robert J. Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, the father of the atomic bomb. The film depicts Oppenheimer’s life before, during, and after the creation and dropping of the bomb, along with the moral dilemmas he faces along the way.Male Actor in a Leading Role — Motion PictureBradley Cooper, “Maestro”Colman Domingo, “Rustin”Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”Our prediction: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”Cillian Murphy as Robert J. Oppenheimer gives his most dominant role to date. Murphy steals the screen with every scene and can portray the life of Oppenheimer before, during, and after creating and dropping the atomic bomb. Murphy shows the moral dilemmas Oppenheimer faces for creating something that can destroy the world, as well as the anxiety he faced after its usage. Female Actor in a Leading Role — Motion PictureAnnette Bening, “Nyad”Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”Margot Robbie, “Barbie”Emma Stone, “Poor Things”Our prediction: Emma Stone, “Poor Things”Emma Stone, as Bella Baxter, portrays an adult in a child-like state growing into a fully functioning adult with different thoughts and ideas. Stone grows on the screen as she shows the different stages of learning throughout childhood, teenage rebellion, and adulthood. This is one of Stone’s best and most complex roles, which demonstrates her talent as an actress. Male Actor in a Supporting Role — Motion PictureSterling K. Brown, “American Fiction”Willem Dafoe, “Poor Things”Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”Our prediction: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”Robert Downey Jr. shows his talent as an actor in his performance of Lewis Strauss, the acting secretary of commerce and member of the Atomic Energy Commission with Oppenheimer. Downey gives a convincing role of someone who is out to get Oppenheimer for personal gain; however, ends up losing power for both of them. Through this movie, Downey proves to the audience that he is more than just a “Marvel actor” and how good he truly is. Female Actor in a Supporting Role — Motion PictureEmily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”Penélope Cruz, “Ferrari”Jodie Foster, “Nyad”Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”Da’Vine Joy Randolph gives an emotional performance as Mary Lamb, a grieving mother whose son died during the Vietnam War. Randolph is quiet and stoic, yet gives a powerful performance showing what it is like to continue life when a child has passed, which captivates the audience.Television nomineesDrama Series Ensemble”The Crown””The Gilded Age””The Last of Us””The Morning Show””Succession”Our prediction: “Succession”“Succession,” which wrapped up its final season in 2023, has captivated the audience since the beginning, being one of the most critically acclaimed shows in recent years. The acting of all characters was perfect, portraying the anxiety and greed of every single one as the decision of who will take over the media company draws nearer. In combination with the acting, the directing did a phenomenal job of the dramatic and anxiety-inducing scenes.Comedy Series Ensemble”Abbott Elementary””Barry””The Bear””Only Murders in the Building””Ted Lasso”Our prediction: “The Bear”The second season of “The Bear” solidified its greatness and was arguably stronger than the first with both the plot and performances from each cast member. All the actors play off each other perfectly, with Jeremy Allen Whtie and Ayo Edebiri stealing each scene they are in together. The audience feels the anxiety, drama, and even humor the characters do in each scene.Male Actor in a Drama SeriesBrian Cox, “Succession”Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”Kieran Culkin, “Succession”Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”Our prediction: Kieran Culkin, “Succession”Kieran Culkin shined through as Roman Roy in the final season, giving his more compelling work on the show. Culkin is not only able to provide comedic relief in serious moments but also provides a dramatic role that invokes sadness and anxiety in the audience.While we predict Kieran Culkin to win the award, Matthew Macfadyen also can win the award as well for his portrayal of Tom Wambsgans on “Succession.” Macfadyen can take his character from someone who does not understand his place in the family to someone who takes over the whole company with a plan. Macfadyen is powerful yet still able to be aloof throughout the season, making his diabolical turn even more realistic.Female Actor in a Drama SeriesJennifer Aniston, “The Morning Show”Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”Sarah Snook, “Succession”Our prediction: Sarah Snook, “Succession”In her final performance as Siobhan Roy, Sarah Snook gives a dominant performance, and chemistry with Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong captivates the audience in every scene. Snook is somehow able to invoke empathy in the audience as she turns into the one thing her character never wanted to be; her mother, just the wife of a powerful man.Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesBrett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”Bill Hader, “Barry”Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”Our prediction: Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”Struggling with the loss of his brother, Jeremy Allen White Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in “The Bear” gave a strong performance displaying the stages of grief. While also opening a new restaurant, White does an exceptional job showing how life continues to go on while still struggling with a loss.Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesAlex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”Our prediction: Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”Sydney Adamu in “The Bear” is Ayo Edebiri’s most compelling work to date. Edebiri can portray a character who is so confident about her work, yet so anxious to be successful after multiple failures. Edebiri captures the audience, and her chemistry with Jeremy Allen White puts her performance over the top. Male Actor in a TV movie or MiniseriesMatt Bomer, “Fellow Travelers”Jon Hamm, “Fargo”David Oyelowo, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”Tony Shalhoub, “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie”Steven Yeun, “Beef”Our prediction: Steven Yeun, “Beef”Steven Yeun gives a comedic stand-out performance as Danny Cho in “Beef.” Yeun’s chemistry with co-star Alli Wong steals the show. His comedic timing along with his pettiness, makes the character of Cho.Female Actor in a TV movie or MiniseriesUzo Aduba, “Painkiller”Kathryn Hahn, “Tiny Beautiful Things”Brie Larson, “Lessons in Chemistry”Bel Powley, “A Small Light”Ali Wong, “Beef”Our prediction: Ali Wong, “Beef”Ali Wong, a known comedian, proves her comedic strengths in her performance of Amy Lau in “Beef.” Wong has incredible chemistry with her co-star Steven Yeun, which heightens both performances.
After a nearly four-month strike, the members of the Screen Actors Guild are finally able to get together to celebrate their achievements in 2023.
Video above: Barbra Streisand to Receive SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
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While their biggest achievement was securing a deal with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the union has much more to be proud of. The SAG Awards will honor those who performed their best work, and the voting is done by their peers in the union.
Here are our predictions for what movies, actors and actresses will win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year.
The predictions were made by Megan Camponovo, who covers entertainment for Hearst Television’s National Desk, along with other members of the National Desk staff.
Film nominees
Motion Picture cast
“American Fiction”
“Barbie”
“The Color Purple”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Oppenheimer”
Our prediction: “Oppenheimer”
Christopher Nolan’s film focuses on the life of Robert J. Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, the father of the atomic bomb. The film depicts Oppenheimer’s life before, during, and after the creation and dropping of the bomb, along with the moral dilemmas he faces along the way.
Male Actor in a Leading Role — Motion Picture
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
Our prediction: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Cillian Murphy as Robert J. Oppenheimer gives his most dominant role to date. Murphy steals the screen with every scene and can portray the life of Oppenheimer before, during, and after creating and dropping the atomic bomb. Murphy shows the moral dilemmas Oppenheimer faces for creating something that can destroy the world, as well as the anxiety he faced after its usage.
Female Actor in a Leading Role — Motion Picture
Annette Bening, “Nyad”
Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
Margot Robbie, “Barbie”
Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Our prediction: Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Emma Stone, as Bella Baxter, portrays an adult in a child-like state growing into a fully functioning adult with different thoughts and ideas. Stone grows on the screen as she shows the different stages of learning throughout childhood, teenage rebellion, and adulthood. This is one of Stone’s best and most complex roles, which demonstrates her talent as an actress.
Male Actor in a Supporting Role — Motion Picture
Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction”
Willem Dafoe, “Poor Things”
Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
Our prediction: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
Robert Downey Jr. shows his talent as an actor in his performance of Lewis Strauss, the acting secretary of commerce and member of the Atomic Energy Commission with Oppenheimer. Downey gives a convincing role of someone who is out to get Oppenheimer for personal gain; however, ends up losing power for both of them. Through this movie, Downey proves to the audience that he is more than just a “Marvel actor” and how good he truly is.
Female Actor in a Supporting Role — Motion Picture
Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”
Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
Penélope Cruz, “Ferrari”
Jodie Foster, “Nyad”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph gives an emotional performance as Mary Lamb, a grieving mother whose son died during the Vietnam War. Randolph is quiet and stoic, yet gives a powerful performance showing what it is like to continue life when a child has passed, which captivates the audience.
Television nominees
Drama Series Ensemble
“The Crown”
“The Gilded Age”
“The Last of Us”
“The Morning Show”
“Succession”
Our prediction: “Succession”
“Succession,” which wrapped up its final season in 2023, has captivated the audience since the beginning, being one of the most critically acclaimed shows in recent years. The acting of all characters was perfect, portraying the anxiety and greed of every single one as the decision of who will take over the media company draws nearer. In combination with the acting, the directing did a phenomenal job of the dramatic and anxiety-inducing scenes.
Comedy Series Ensemble
“Abbott Elementary”
“Barry”
“The Bear”
“Only Murders in the Building”
“Ted Lasso”
Our prediction: “The Bear”
The second season of “The Bear” solidified its greatness and was arguably stronger than the first with both the plot and performances from each cast member. All the actors play off each other perfectly, with Jeremy Allen Whtie and Ayo Edebiri stealing each scene they are in together. The audience feels the anxiety, drama, and even humor the characters do in each scene.
Male Actor in a Drama Series
Brian Cox, “Succession”
Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”
Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”
Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
Our prediction: Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
Kieran Culkin shined through as Roman Roy in the final season, giving his more compelling work on the show. Culkin is not only able to provide comedic relief in serious moments but also provides a dramatic role that invokes sadness and anxiety in the audience.
While we predict Kieran Culkin to win the award, Matthew Macfadyen also can win the award as well for his portrayal of Tom Wambsgans on “Succession.” Macfadyen can take his character from someone who does not understand his place in the family to someone who takes over the whole company with a plan. Macfadyen is powerful yet still able to be aloof throughout the season, making his diabolical turn even more realistic.
Female Actor in a Drama Series
Jennifer Aniston, “The Morning Show”
Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
Sarah Snook, “Succession”
Our prediction: Sarah Snook, “Succession”
In her final performance as Siobhan Roy, Sarah Snook gives a dominant performance, and chemistry with Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong captivates the audience in every scene. Snook is somehow able to invoke empathy in the audience as she turns into the one thing her character never wanted to be; her mother, just the wife of a powerful man.
Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”
Bill Hader, “Barry”
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Our prediction: Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Struggling with the loss of his brother, Jeremy Allen White Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in “The Bear” gave a strong performance displaying the stages of grief. While also opening a new restaurant, White does an exceptional job showing how life continues to go on while still struggling with a loss.
Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”
Our prediction: Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Sydney Adamu in “The Bear” is Ayo Edebiri’s most compelling work to date. Edebiri can portray a character who is so confident about her work, yet so anxious to be successful after multiple failures. Edebiri captures the audience, and her chemistry with Jeremy Allen White puts her performance over the top.
Male Actor in a TV movie or Miniseries
Matt Bomer, “Fellow Travelers”
Jon Hamm, “Fargo”
David Oyelowo, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”
Tony Shalhoub, “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie”
Steven Yeun, “Beef”
Our prediction: Steven Yeun, “Beef”
Steven Yeun gives a comedic stand-out performance as Danny Cho in “Beef.” Yeun’s chemistry with co-star Alli Wong steals the show. His comedic timing along with his pettiness, makes the character of Cho.
Female Actor in a TV movie or Miniseries
Uzo Aduba, “Painkiller”
Kathryn Hahn, “Tiny Beautiful Things”
Brie Larson, “Lessons in Chemistry”
Bel Powley, “A Small Light”
Ali Wong, “Beef”
Our prediction: Ali Wong, “Beef”
Ali Wong, a known comedian, proves her comedic strengths in her performance of Amy Lau in “Beef.” Wong has incredible chemistry with her co-star Steven Yeun, which heightens both performances.
