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Variety’s Awards Circuit previews final SAG Awards predictions across film and TV, tipping Michael B. Jordan for leading male, Jessie Buckley for leading female, Benicio Del Toro for supporting, with possible upsets in several categories and a potential posthumous TV win for Catherine O’Hara.
BAFTA’s acting prizes delivered several surprises that diverged from Critics Choice and Golden Globes: Jessie Buckley dominated Best Actress for Hamnet, Sean Penn won Supporting Actor, Wunmi Mosaku won Supporting Actress for Sinners, and Robert Aramayo pulled a shocking Best Actor win for I Swear. The results muddy Oscar predictions, especially with Timothée Chalamet still in play but no longer as clear a frontrunner. One Battle After Another led BAFTA wins, crafting a season-wide pattern that still leaves the final Oscar outcomes wide open as PGA and SAG precursor awards loom, with the Movies Fantasy League updating its standings accordingly.
In an exclusive Deadline interview, Billy Bob Thornton reflects on Robert Duvall as a mentor, sharing intimate stories from their time together—co-writing and filming A Family Thing and Sling Blade, his improvisational on-set approach, and Duvall’s dry wit and generosity that shaped Thornton’s craft and career.
A filmmaker recalls meeting Robert Duvall on Gods and Generals and how one dinner conversation gave him permission to trust stillness; Duvall became a lifelong mentor, inspired his writing of Crazy Heart, later directed him in The Pale Blue Eye, and remained a steady, guiding friend whose wisdom reshaped his career and life.
Bella Hadid says she’d love to keep acting after FX’s body‑horror series The Beauty, calling it a dream and noting she’s eager to expand beyond modeling after small parts in Ramy and Yellowstone; she’s excited to work with Ryan Murphy on the project, which follows a tech billionaire’s drug that disrupts the fashion world, and she hints at a continued acting path as the show’s three‑episode premiere drops Jan. 21, 2026 with a weekly rollout.
Melissa Leo says winning an Oscar for The Fighter didn’t help her career; she pursues a wide range of roles, values variety over typecasting, recalls her work on The Young Riders and Prisoners, and notes a passion for crafts like knitting and pottery as outlets between projects.
Oscar- and Emmy-winning Holly Hunter stars in Paramount+ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as Nahla Ake, a centuries-old captain and chancellor who leads with empathy. The role marks a rare sci-fi lead for her, praised by collaborators for emotional realism and nuanced leadership. Hunter emphasizes the platform’s optimistic universe, guards her private life, and is already filming a second season as the series progresses.
A look at performances that critics and awards chatter ignored this season, highlighting the range from Oona Chaplin’s motion-capture Varang in Avatar: Fire and Ash to Kirsten Dunst in Roofman and Amanda Seyfried across multiple 2025 roles. The piece also spotlights Ralph Fiennes in 28 Years Later, Danielle Deadwyler and Tatiana Maslany in Keeper/The Woman in the Yard, Dylan O’Brien in Twinless, Keanu Reeves in Good Fortune, and Jeffrey Wright in Highest 2 Lowest, arguing that nuanced, high-impact work often slips through the nomination cracks due to release timing, genre biases, and visibility rather than quality.
Ariana Grande defends her acting career, especially her role as Glinda in 'Wicked,' emphasizing her dedication and the emotional depth required. She discusses the differences between music and acting, her recent award nominations, and her love for the craft, while also addressing the skepticism she has faced and her future projects.
Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming sex scenes with strangers rather than friends or colleagues, finds acting still embarrassing, and has taken interpretive dance lessons to ease nerves. She also avoids watching her own films and credits director David O. Russell for teaching her about acting.
Michael B. Jordan revealed he needed therapy after immersing himself in the role of Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, as the intense experience left a lasting impact on him, highlighting the emotional toll of fully embodying a complex villain.
Paterson Joseph, a British actor and writer, reflects on his childhood, career, and the pivotal moment when Tilda Swinton's question inspired him to pursue storytelling about Black British history, leading to his successful debut novel and other creative works.
Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor discuss their roles in The History of Sound, their approach to acting, the emotional toll of their craft, and their plans to balance career and personal life, emphasizing the importance of rationing their work to maintain their well-being and passion.
Jamie Lee Curtis is grateful her mother, Janet Leigh, prevented her from auditioning for 'The Exorcist' at age 12, protecting her childhood from early fame and trauma. Curtis later became a horror icon herself, debuting in 'Halloween' at age 19.
An 11-year-old girl named Lily, who worked on the film Wicked: For Good at Elstree Studios, described filming with Ariana Grande as a dream come true. She performed a song with Grande, appeared in the film's trailer, and hopes her scene will be included in the extended edition. Lily is pursuing acting further, supported by her actor father, and has upcoming roles in pantomimes, a horror film, and a video game. She enjoyed meeting Grande and appreciated the experience despite early mornings.