Big-screen 'Battle' shapes up; 'The Studio' leads in TV

The Paul Thomas Anderson film snags seven nods, with 'Sinners' on its heels.

- By Tracy BROWN

The actors have spoken.

The nominations for the 32nd Actor Awards — formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — were announced Wednesday morning. And, as recently elected SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin emphasized during his opening remarks, what distinguishes the Actor Awards from other honors is that “it is created exclusively by actors and for actors.”

“One Battle After Another” led the film side. Paul Thomas Anderson's black comedy earned seven total nods, including individual performance recognition for actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn. The film was also nominated for its cast and stunt ensemble.

Also among the top film nominees was Ryan Coogler’s genre-defying musical horror “Sinners,” with five. Actors Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku and Miles Caton each earned individual nominations for their performances. The film's cast and stunt ensemble were also nominated in their respective categories.

The casts of “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme” rounded out the nominees in the top film category.

On the TV side, industry satire “The Studio” showed its might with five noms. Creator Seth Rogen and his fellow stars Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O'Hara and Ike Barinholtz were each nominated for their individual performance to go along with the show’s ensemble nod. “The White Lotus” and “Adolescence” followed with four nominations each.

During his opening remarks, Astin also acknowledged last year’s devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles as well as the union’s upcoming negotiations with Hollywood studios.