Black Panther Strikes Hollywood Gold
Just when you thought Black Panther had already dazzled the world, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG‑AFTRA) gave the film a crown of its own, shouting “Best Ensemble!” on a Sunday that felt like a birthday party for cinema.
Who’s the Team to Beat?
- “A Star Is Born” – the Fiona Apple‑of‑Hollywood duet that was the darling nominee. Black Panther snatched the win, leaving a trail of bewildered green lanterns in its wake.
- Glenn Close – “The Wife” made the waves of devotion, earning the trophy for Best Actress.
- Rami Malek – the musical legend of Freddie Mercury shines in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” claiming Best Actor.
- Mahershala Ali – jazz king of “Green Book” takes Best Supporting Actor.
- Alan Alda – legendary “MAS*H” receives a Lifetime Achievement Award, because who else could rock a battlefield look?
For TV fans: Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel kept the comedy lights blazing, snagging the ensemble title and the actors’ nods for Tony Shalhoub and Rachel Brosnahan. Meanwhile This Is Us rode the drama waves, scooping the ensemble prize on the NBC stage.
What Does It Mean for the Oscars?
In Hollywood’s race to the Oscars, SAG is basically the den‐mark: the actors who raise the majority of vote bars. Black Panther has already put its foot down, and the golden gong is slated for February 24.
However, history shows a twist: 2018’s The Shape of Water won Best Picture without a SAG ensemble nod. This year could echo that anomaly—SAG overlooked major picture candidates like Roma, The Favourite and Green Book in the ensemble category. But hey, Hollywood’s a wild ride, so keep your popcorn handy!
