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It is the first major film ceremony to announce its shortlists, and will offer some clues as to how the awards race is shaping up.
In a year with several strong contenders, there is currently no consensus on what will ultimately win best picture at the Oscars on 2 March.
The Golden Globe nominations will be announced by US actors Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut on Monday from around 13:15 GMT.
Although the Globes are the first big milestone of awards season, smaller precursor events such as the Gotham Awards and various critics’ ceremonies have been taking place in recent weeks.
Unlike the Baftas and Oscars,the Globes split their awards by genre,with films competing either in the drama or comedy and musical categories. They also have six slots available in each acting category.
That means the Globes are able to nominate 36 acting performances in total, compared with the 20 at the Oscars, allowing them to spread the wealth and more easily avoid the perception of snubs.
This year’s Golden Globes will take place in Los Angeles on 5 January.
Unlike last year, when Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer steamrolled its way through awards season, there are several films expected to have a decent shot at the top prize, making for a more exciting and unpredictable race.
The contenders include Anora, the story of a New York stripper who falls for the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch.
Similarly acclaimed by critics, The Brutalist follows a Hungarian architect who tries to build a new life for himself in America following World War two.
Conclave, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris, depicts a group of gossipy and scheming cardinals who gather in Rome to select the new pope.
there are several blockbusters competing too. Musical adaptation Wicked, sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two and historical epic Gladiator II could all make waves this season, thanks in part to their huge box office success.
Sing Sing, about a group of inmates at a US prison who take part in a performing arts program, and musical Emilia Pérez, about a Mexican drug lord who changes gender, are also in the running.
Other hotly tipped films include September 5, a re-telling of the terror attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics,<b id="a-
Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown,assisted dying drama the Room Next Door,world War two film Blitz,body horror the Substance,and the gothic vampire remake Nosferatu could also show up.
Babygirl, an erotic drama about an age-gap affair, I’m Still Here, about the disappearance of a Brazilian congressman, and the psychedelic 1950s romance queer could also squeak in.
And there could be room for dystopian drama Civil War, tennis love triangle Challengers, animated adventure The Wild Robot, and Saturday Night, which goes behind the scenes of a live variety show.
Which actors could be nominated?
Comeback narratives are strong in the best actress category this year, with Demi Moore (The Substance), Angelina Jolie (Maria) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) all expected to return to the awards conversation.
But they face competition from karla Sofía Gascón (emilia Pérez), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), and a breakout performance from relative newcomer Mikey Madison (Anora).
Other likely contenders are Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
In best actor, the frontrunners include Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) and Colman Domingo (Sing Sing).
They could be joined by Hollywood A-listers Daniel craig (Queer) and Timothée chalamet (A Complete Unknown).
Elsewhere, Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain) and John David Washington (The Piano Lesson) could show up, while Sebastian Stan has two possibilities for a nomination (A Different Man and The Apprentice).
Supporting actors likely to be considered include Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) Denzel Washington (Gladiator II), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Yura Borisov (Anora), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice) and clarence Maclin (Sing Sing).
Supporting actress, simultaneously occurring, could see nominations for Ariana Grande (Wicked), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) and Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez (both Emilia Pérez).
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Nickel Boys), Saoirse Ronan (Blitz), Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), natasha Lyonne (His Three Daughters) and Felicity Jones (The Brutalist) also in contention.
The Globes also have a tendency to lean in to big celebrity names,which means some stars who are perhaps slightly less likely to be in the Oscars race still have a strong chance of showing up here.
They include hugh Grant (Heretic),Glen Powell (Hit Man),Kate Winslet (Lee),Paul Mescal (Gladiator II),Amy Adams (Nightbitch) and Zendaya (Challengers).
Which TV shows could be nominated?
Unlike some other awards ceremonies, the Golden Globes also have television categories in addition to film.
This year, that could mean nominations for dramas and limited series such as Baby Reindeer, shogun, The Penguin, Ripley, Slow Horses and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Comedies which could get a look-in include Nobody Wants This, Hacks, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building and Abbott Elementary.
How meaningful are the Globes?
The Golden Globes have been controversial in recent years, but they are also one of the most fun ceremonies of awards season.
Fresh from the Christmas holidays, the celebrities are usually in a good mood, ready to mingle over a few drinks and likely to have some fun with their acceptance speeches.
The Globes also tend to book an acerbic host to make cutting jokes about the A-list guests. This year,that job falls to US comic Nikki Glaser – a terrific choice if her recent appearance on The Roast of Tom Brady is anything to go by.
the group was accused of accepting “freebies” in exchange for nominations and other ethical lapses.
The body expanded and diversified its membership and implemented a new code of conduct, including a ban on gifts and new rules on members accepting travel and other perks. The group’s name was changed to The Golden Globe Foundation.
After a year in Hollywood’s doghouse, the industry broadly endorsed the reforms and stars returned to the event in 2023. US network CBS has since signed a new five-year deal to keep broadcasting the Globes.
The Golden Globe winners don’t necessarily always match up with the Oscars, but they can be a good indicator of support for a film, and a well-received acceptance speech can help give an awards campaign momentum as Oscar voters are considering their options.
Who are the leading contenders for the Best Actress and Best Actor categories this year?
The upcoming awards season is shaping up with a strong lineup of films and performances, setting the stage for potential nominations in various categories. Notable films like Civil War,Challengers,The Wild Robot,and Saturday Night are anticipated to create buzz among voters.
Possible Nominations for Best Actress:
This year features a compelling race in the best actress category, particularly with the return of seasoned actresses like:
- Demi Moore for The Substance
- Angelina Jolie for Maria
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste for Hard truths
They will be contending against rising talents such as:
- Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
- Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
- Mikey Madison, noted for her breakout role in Anora
Additional contenders to watch include:
- Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here
- Tilda Swinton also in strong consideration.
Possible Nominations for Best Actor:
Front-runners in the best actor category include:
- adrien Brody for The Brutalist
- ralph Fiennes for Conclave
- Colman Domingo for Sing Sing.
They may face challenges from Hollywood giants like:
- Daniel Craig for Queer
- Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown.
Other potential nominees could include:
- Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain
- John David Washington for The Piano Lesson.
- sebastian Stan, in contention with roles in A Different Man and The Apprentice.
Supporting categories:
In the supporting actor category, we might see nominations for:
- Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
- Denzel Washington for Gladiator II
- Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
- Yura Borisov for Anora
- Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice
- Clarence Maclin for Sing Sing.
Supporting Actress Potential:
For supporting actress, notable names include:
- Ariana Grande for Wicked
- Isabella Rossellini for Conclave
- Danielle Deadwyler for The Piano lesson
- Zoe Saldaña and selena Gomez for Emilia Pérez.
Other possible contenders include:
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor for Nickel Boys
- Saoirse Ronan for Blitz
- Monica Barbaro for A Complete Unknown
- Natasha Lyonne for His Three Daughters
- Felicity Jones for The Brutalist.
Given the Golden Globe’s penchant for celebrity names, some stars who might not be favorites for the Oscars could still shine at the Globes, such as:
- Hugh Grant for Heretic
- Glen Powell, among others.
This eclectic mix of established stars and new talent suggests an exciting awards season ahead.