new pact was reached in November, with the actors receiving pay increases. The deal also enhanced the residuals actors earn when their work appears on streaming services and included protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
SAG’s choices are closely scrutinized because they often overlap with those of the Oscars. After all, many of its members are also part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Last year, for instance, the four performers who won SAG awards — Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis — went on to capture Oscars for their work.
And though SAG doesn’t have an award for best film, its selections can provide hints about which movie is best positioned for Academy Awards glory.
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