How Ensemble Casts Harken Back to Film’s Golden Age, From ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ to ‘Gladiator II’
variety.comSteven Gaydos Executive VP of Content One of the defining characteristics of the Great Films is the quality of the ensemble of actors who bring the story to life.
Back in Hollywood’s Golden Era, when everyone in town was under contract to one of the majors, the feat was taken for granted.
From “Best Years of Our Lives” to “Casablanca” to “The Apartment,” best picture Oscars regularly went to films with stunning casts, where the quality of performances started with the leads and extended to the smallest supporting parts.
Which makes it doubly surprising that all these decades later, there’s still no best ensemble cast award at the Oscars. But thankfully, Screen Actors Guild does bestow this honor and it’s long been one of the most sought-after awards in the season.
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