SAG Awards: Paul Giamatti, Emma Stone, Colman Domingo React to Noms
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“The Holdovers” star Paul Giamatti, Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) and “Rustin” star Colman Domingo were among the stars reacting to their Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations on Wednesday morning. Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani revealed this year’s noms via an early morning Instagram Live video.
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The awards cycle comes following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, giving the guild a chance to celebrate after spending much of last year on the picket line.
Giamatti told Variety he first learned about his SAG Award nomination while traveling, getting the call while “fumbling” with his luggage. But he still managed to mark the occasion by talking up some of his “Holdovers” co-stars. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who stars alongside him in director Alexander Payne’s acclaimed film, also received a SAG nomination — after making history of her own with her first Golden Globe win on Sunday.
Domingo said he received the news of his nomination after finishing morning workout. “I have my ringer off and of course, turned it on and there’s so many messages. I was so overjoyed. I’m literally walking down the street in New York, where I’ve treaded the boards as a younger actor, and it’s fun to be respected by my peers more than anything,” he told Variety.
The 30th SAG Awards will be globally live-streamed on Netflix on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
Paul Giamatti
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
How does it feel coming from your Golden Globes win to a SAG Awards nomination?
I’m perpetually in a state of shock throughout this. I’m just kind of amazed to be singled out this way. It’s fantastic. It’s awesome. But it’s always just surprised, but very pleasantly surprised.
Were you in the airport when you found out the news?
Yeah, I’m sitting here in the airport. I just got my bags through. I’m all, like, fumbling around with my bags.
Who were you most excited to share the news of your nomination with? We know your co-star Da’Vine Joy Randolph also received a nomination as well.
That was the first thing I wanted to do. I haven’t gotten a chance to yet. I want to talk to her for sure. It’s been really great doing all this with her and Dom [Sessa] and Alexander [Payne]. She’s been getting recognized. It’s actually really awesome. I adore her.
Now that we’re post-strike, how does it feel to be celebrated and recognized by your peers after going through that period together?
It’s always awesome to have your peers give you a seal of approval. Actors are tough. They’re not easy critics. So, it’s really nice to be singled out for it, and especially after the whole year everybody had last year and everybody’s back. It feels really particularly nice.
Colman Domingo
How does it feel to be nominated by your peers for a Screen Actors Guild Award?
I mean, it’s otherworldly. I got the call when I was at the gym and I have my ringer off — and of course, turned it on and there’s so many messages. I was so overjoyed. I’m literally walking down the street in New York, where I’ve treaded the boards as a younger actor, and it’s fun to be respected by my peers more than anything. That’s always been my north star — to be respected. And this feels like that. It feels like arriving at that place where your peers truly see you and they see your craftsmanship. And they see your work ethic and they see the way you lead. And they acknowledge you… I just feel very seen right now, which feels really beautiful.
What aspects of Bayard Rustin’s life were you most excited to explore on screen?
His organizational skills. I think he was such a huge champion for civil and human rights. He really dedicated his life to it. I love the way he would spar in a room. He was witty and intelligent and funny and he put all of that into many spaces that he was not truly welcomed in. But he was truly undaunted. I think that’s the part of him that I really love and I really connect with, where I wanted to be his advocate as an actor, and really show his fire and his fuel and his tenacity.
Have you spoken to any of your “Color Purple” cast mates today?
I haven’t yet. I just got on social media and I saw certain posts and all that. We’re on a great text feed so I’m sure the text feed will be hoppin’ pretty soon. I did hear from Oprah, which was the most beautiful thing. She was congratulating me on my own individual win and then of course, also for Best Cast. She’s overjoyed.
Can you tease anything about your upcoming series “The Madness” and “Euphoria”?
“The Madness” is a thriller. It’s really like an old school, sort of Steve McQueen. It’s really incredible, I play a CNN analyst who gets caught up in some serious trauma or espionage. Become a vigilante. It’s really cool and it’s directed by Clément Virgo. We’ve been shooting that in Toronto. Then, of course, we get back to Season 3 of “Euphoria.” And Sam [Levinson] is cooking up some new scripts. I was just with him the other night. He’s very excited about the possibility of what we’re going to do together. He likes to reinvent the series in many ways. I think there’ll be a little reinvention in a gorgeous way.
Are there any other SAG nominees you’d love to work with in the future?
Yes, are you kidding me? I’d love to work with Penelope Cruz. I’d love to work with Margot Robbie, I’d love to work with Cillian Murphy. They’re phenomenal artists. And as I’ve been getting to know them on this circuit, they’re also extremely kind. I think it’s part of this part of their superpower of being kind and generous and thoughtful, and that’s what makes them such great artists.
Tony Shalhoub
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
“I am incredibly thrilled and grateful to have received this nomination this morning. Reuniting with my ‘Monk’ family after 14 years for this movie has been a dream, and to be recognized once again by my peers is incredibly special. Making this movie was a team effort, and I share this with the entire cast and crew. And thank you to all my fellow actors and SAG-AFTRA for their continuous support.”
David Oyelowo
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
“Only other actors can truly understand what it takes, and what it is, to feel the fear and do it anyway when it comes to giving a performance. That makes this nomination from my peers even more meaningful. Playing Bass Reeves has been, and continues to be, a blessing beyond words. Thank you so much to all the SAG-AFTRA voters.”
Emma Stone
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
“Thank you SAG!!! This nomination is a profound honor. I’m hugely grateful to Yorgos Lanthimos, our producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe and Searchlight Pictures. I still can’t believe I got to work alongside Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, and the rest of this incredible cast.”
Brett Goldstein
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
“Fxxx me! It’s such a lovely and huge honor to be nominated with these absolute screen legends, including my favorite captain! First SAG pulls together a historic deal, and now this! Is there nothing they can’t do?! It means so fxxxing much to even be considered in this conversation by my fellow actors. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And shoutout to my Greyhounds, the best ensemble you could ever get to play with. I love you all. What a thing.”
Pedro Pascal
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
“To be acknowledged by your peers is an incomparable achievement. I have been a member of our union for 25 years, it is the very community that has made it possible for me to do what I set my heart on as a child. I am grateful, honored and humbled to be in the company of such incredible actors. Enormous congratulations to my partner and guardian Bella Ramsey, to our unbelievable ensemble and stunts team, to HBO and Carolyn Strauss, and a special thank you to Neil Druckman and Craig Mazin for creating the treacherous world that all of us would give anything to get back to. “
Bradley Cooper
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
“I’m so proud to be a member of this guild, and to be acknowledged alongside these incredible actors whose work I’ve admired for so long. For SAG to recognize Carey Mulligan and I means everything to us. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this community.”
Danielle Brooks
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
“Wow. To be recognized by my peers that understand the sacrifice, the ups and downs, the rejection, the vulnerability, the dedication and work we put in to be truth tellers, I am so profoundly humbled. The joy and privilege we get as actors is to stand and tell the stories of complex human beings. I am reminded that with this role I get to represent the many different ‘Sofias’ — the real-life versions of bold, unapologetic, resilient women. And for that, I will forever be grateful.”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
“To be recognized this morning by my peers, those who I respect, admire and look up to, is true motivation to keep going. I am overwhelmed with joy!
Mary Lamb is the kind of character you don’t see often – her strength and capacity for compassion inspire me. Thank you SAG-AFTRA for embracing our humble yet mighty film, and my trusted and beloved scene partner Paul Giamatti.”
Carey Mulligan
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
“Telling the story of Felicia’s life has been an incredible privilege. Not just because the remarkable Bradley Cooper bestowed me with the kind of role an actor can only dream about; but because of who she was as an artist, an actor, a mother, and a wife. We could not have had more support from the Bernstein family and I’m beyond delighted to share this honour with them.”
Kathryn Hahn
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
“Oh wow. I love actors and I love my job and this couldn’t mean more coming from my incredible peers. This job is not for the faint of heart and I am so proud to be a part of this community. I will treasure this nomination for the rest of it. Thank you to my incredible union SAG for the opportunity to be in such gorgeous company, to Hello Sunshine and Jaywalker for having me, Liz Tigelaar for writing this part, Cheryl Strayed for giving us herself, and of course, this beautiful cast. I found Clare in all of you.”
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