SAG Awards 2025 Preview: Breaking Down the Top Film and TV Contenders
variety.comVariety took a look at some of the titles competing in the busy landscape. Film Categories Will Musicals Rule?SAG Awards voters have often gravitated towards musicals (even the disappointing 2009 musical “Nine” got a nomination for its ensemble), and this year there are two major contenders set to make waves: “Emilia Pérez” and “Wicked.” In addition to strong contenders for the ensemble award, look for the female actor categories to feature several of the thesps.
In the lead category, Cynthia Erivo could earn her second SAG Award nomination for “Wicked” while Karla Sofia Gascón, as the titular Emilia, could make history as the first openly trans woman nominated in the category.
In the supporting categories, Erivo’s co-star Ariana Grande should score her second SAG nom (her first was for the “Don’t Look Up” ensemble) for her delightful and surprising turn.
And Zoe Saldaña seems a lock for a supporting nom for “Emilia Pérez,” but don’t count out her co-stars Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz, either.
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