Final Golden Globes Predictions: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ Expected to Lead Nominations
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor And we’re off. Golden Globe voters have received their ballots and are starting to consider their choices for the best work in film and television.
With 15 film categories — six of them split between drama and comedy/musical — the Globes are a bellwether for the Oscars. Under the HFPA, the awards were criticized for favoring star power over quality — evidenced by all the love they showered on the 2010 Johnny Depp-Angelina Jolie turkey “The Tourist.” But with a revamped voting body, the Globes have become more discerning, making more globally minded choices.
The recognition last year of Alma Pöysti for the Finnish film “Fallen Leaves” signaled this evolution. What can we expect this time around? Comedy/Musical These categories are shaping up to be particularly cutthroat.
Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” and Universal’s “Wicked” are leading the pack. Karla Sofía Gascón, poised to make history as the first transgender performer recognized in a film category, delivers a standout turn in “Emilia.” Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo’s heartbreaking work as Elphaba in “Wicked” has generated considerable buzz.
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