SAG Awards: Snubs, surprises and nominee reactions

Dec. 9, 2015 12:20 PM PT

"Spotlight," "Beasts of No Nation," "The Big Short," "Trumbo" and "Straight Outta Compton" are the Screen Actors Guild Award nominees for cast in a motion picture. The 22nd SAG Awards will be presented on Jan. 30 on TBS and TNT.

12:20 P.M.

Nominee reactions are filled with gratitude

Jacob Tremblay is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in "Room."

Nominations for the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced Wednesday morning, and actors and filmmakers expressed their gratitude -- and registered shock -- regarding their nominations. Check out what some of what the nominees are saying...

—Shannon O'Connor

11:50 A.M.

Sarah Silverman shocked by nomination

Sarah Silverman is nominated for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role for her performance in "I Smile Back."

I’m just shocked and really tickled. I didn’t expect it all. I think the thing that is so exciting about it is that it’s SAG. To be nominated by my peers, by actors, that makes it all the more richer.

Sarah Silverman, "I Smile Back"

11:37 A.M.

December movie releases get little SAG Awards love

It may be the most wonderful time of the year in other ways, but movies opening on or around Christmas traditionally face a significant hurdle when it comes to landing SAG Awards nominations. Voting for this year's SAG Awards nominations closed Dec. 7, putting films opening later in December at a competitive disadvantage, and, as in years past, the nominations largely reflected that.

— Josh Rottenberg

11:30 A.M.

Hollywood loves Hollywood

Hollywood continues its love affair with Hollywood. "Trumbo," starring Bryan Cranston and Helen Mirren, earned three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations Wednesday.

Hollywood has always loved Hollywood during awards season.

This year is no exception with "Trumbo" earning three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations Wednesday morning: ensemble, lead male actor for Bryan Cranston as blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo and female supporting actor for Helen Mirren as his archenemy, the conservative and powerful gossip columnist Hedda Hopper.

— Susan King

11:03 A.M.

Edie Falco injects a bit of gratitude for her 'Nurse Jackie' nom

Edie Falco stars in "Nurse Jackie" on Showtime.

There are so many exciting new actors working lately on groundbreaking new shows; it's thrilling to be included in the mix.

Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"

10:59 A.M.

Sarah Silverman balances joy with loss after SAG nomination

Sarah Silverman shows her darker side in "I Smile Back" at Sundance.

I am honestly in shock and just tickled pink that this happened. My first thought was that I can't believe my mom isn't here to see this. I wish I believed she is somewhere seeing it. Maybe for today, I will.

Sarah Silverman, "I Smile Back"

10:53 A.M.

F. Gary Gray on being true to yourself and 'Straight Outta Compton'

Director F. Gary Gray on the set of "Straight Outta Compton".

It’s American history, it’s hip-hop history, it’s American popular culture, it’s just an important story. Awards, with an R-rated film about guys from the neighborhood you don’t automatically say this is the thing that’s going to do it. I will say, when you’re staying true to the heart of the story and the heart of the intention of the group, N.W.A, to just be yourself, we adapted that into our approach to the movie, to just unapologetically be yourself and I think that’s part of the reason why the world responded. Now that we’re in the conversation we’re happy about it.

F. Gary Gray, director, "Straight Outta Compton"

10:05 A.M.

Hugh Bonneville responds to SAG ensemble nomination on behalf of 'Downton Abbey' cast

Hugh Bonneville plays Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, on the hit period drama "Downton Abbey."

The cast of 'Downton Abbey' are thrilled to have received this nomination. The show is a true ensemble and for our team effort to have been recognised by our peers in the Screen Actors Guild makes it particularly special. We salute SAG, our fellow nominees and of course Dame Maggie for her richly deserved umpteenth individual nomination!

Hugh Bonneville, "Downton Abbey"

9:58 A.M.

For 'Mr. Robot's' Rami Malek, a SAG Award nomination calls up a 'Gilmore Girls' lesson

Do we have “Gilmore Girls” to thank for Rami Malek’s performance as the enigmatic Elliot Alderson in the USA network hacking thriller “Mr. Robot”?

— Yvonne Villarreal

9:58 A.M.

Will a very Murray deadpan lead to a SAG Award?

... with Murray's plaintive deadpan and fine melancholy tenor, ['A Very Murray Christmas'] is prickly and sweet, familiar yet abruptly non sequitur and gently, surprisingly modern.

TV critic Mary McNamara

9:51 A.M.

Adam McKay on his 'murderer's row' ensemble in 'The Big Short'

Christian Bale plays Michael Burry in the movie "The Big Short."

"The Big Short" director Adam McKay, on the movie's cast receiving a SAG Award nomination for performance in a motion picture:

"I think that’s actually the coolest. It’s a recognition that we had just a murderers' row of actors in this movie. So I love seeing that. And you know [Christian] Bale’s performance is unbelievable, so it’s nice to see him recognized. But the ensemble one is really nice."

Adam McKay, "The Big Short"

9:28 A.M.

Ted Sarandos on Netflix's 10 SAG nominations

Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos speaks onstage July 28 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills during the 2015 Summer TCA media tour.

We are grateful to the Screen Actors Guild for celebrating our first film, "Beasts of No Nation," with an ensemble and acting nomination. We are also honored to have received so much love for our shows -- "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "A Very Murray Christmas" and "Marvel's Daredevil" -- and to work with these visionary storytellers and impressive performers. We couldn't be happier for their recognition this morning.

Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix

9:22 A.M.

Why a Sarah Silverman Oscar campaign is tricky

Sarah Silverman dives deeply into drama in "I Smile Back." "Comedy is very different from drama, but they share an adjacent wall," she says.

It's been difficult for Silverman to figure out how to promote 'I Smile Back' because she can't really make jokes about it.

Amy Kaufman

9:14 A.M.

Bryan Cranston on the media in 'Trumbo' compared with today

“You have to be very careful now because everything you say is instantly for the world to read. In some ways, I feel more guarded on what I feel I can say than less."

Bryan Cranston, "Trumbo"

9:11 A.M.

A 9-year-old on a sugar rush

I am celebrating my SAG nomination with my family in Dubai. We're having ice cream sundaes tonight!

Jacob Tremblay, "Room"

9:02 A.M.

Brie Larson is ready to get back in a room with Jacob Tremblay

Brie Larson expressed her gratitude to the SAG Awards in a statement sent out to reporters:

Screen Actors Guild ... thank you!! I'm so overwhelmed with happiness. This is a HUGE honor, made even more special because I'll get to share the evening with Jacob. Best date EVER!

Brie Larson, "Room"

8:59 A.M.

Maybe we shouldn't be surprised by Sarah Silverman's SAG Awards nomination

Sarah has a pool of emotional and intellectual depth. You put the camera on her and let it run.

'I Smile Back' director Adam Salky

One of the surprises of Wednesday's SAG Awards nominations was Sarah Silverman's inclusion in the category "performance by a female actor in a leading role." But all the way back in January at Sundance, people were talking about Silverman's turn toward dramatic acting in "I Smile Back," as Times writer Amy Kaufman wrote during the Utah festival. Later, The Times' Jeffrey Fleishman spent time with Silverman and wrote this profile:

8:48 A.M.

Uzo Aduba grateful for SAG recognition

8:45 A.M.

Rami Malek on the twisty world of 'Mr. Robot'

I'd say getting a SAG nomination is a pretty great twist as far as I’m concerned.

Rami Malek, "Mr. Robot"

8:39 A.M.

How will Saoirse Ronan celebrate tonight?

They asked me that same question when I won at the New York Film Critics’ awards a couple weeks ago. Then, I said was getting some Indian curry. Ironically, my mom is making Indian curry right now. So I guess that’s how I’m celebrating. It’s like it’s my good-luck curry.

Saoirse Ronan, "Brooklyn"

8:29 A.M.

SAG Award nominations mix newcomers like 'Transparent' with old favorites 'Downton Abbey' and 'Homeland'

"Downton Abbey" is one of the TV productions to dominate the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Old favorites including "Downton Abbey," "Homeland" "The Big Bang Theory" and "Modern Family" dominated the television nominees for the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards, announced Today.

For performance by an ensemble in a drama series, the members of SAG nominated last year's winner, "Downton Abbey" (PBS), along with "Homeland" (Showtime), "Mad Men" (AMC), "Game of Thrones" (HBO) and "House of Cards" (Netflix). "Mad Men," which is returning to the category after a two-year absence, is the only series that was not nominated last year.

— Meredith Blake

8:28 A.M.

Double talk

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 19, 2015 - Alicia Vikander, the Swedish actress who is Hollywood's latest rising star. You recognize the 27-year-old from EX MACHINA and THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E, but she's going to be in the awards conversation for her turn in the transgender drama THE DANISH GIRL. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

I've got two phones and I called my mom and dad in different ears. They seemed as surprised and happy as me.

Alicia Vikander, "The Danish Girl"

8:23 A.M.

Saoirse Ronan on being Irish for the first time on-screen

“I was terrified, I was so excited about it. But, I think maybe because I’ve been doing it since I was 10 and everyone back at home has always been so amazing and supportive, the idea of them seeing me representing us on screen, was scary. I felt a huge responsibility.”

Saoirse Ronan, "Brooklyn"

8:10 A.M.

Brie Larson woke up like this

7:56 A.M.

Michael Shannon on being nominated for '99 Homes' over 'The Night Before'

"It would taka lot right now to talk me into playing a killer," says Michael Shannon. He plays much different sorts in this weekend's "99 Homes" and "Freeheld."

I’ve heard here and there that people were tickled by it. I saw the movie myself, and I thought it was a lot of fun. At the end of the day, as a man who did both the performances, I can say I put a lot more effort into the '99 Homes' performance than 'The Night Before.' '99 Homes' was a huge undertaking, and it was a world I’m not familiar with. I had to do a lot of work. I didn’t know what half my lines meant.

Michael Shannon, "99 Homes"

7:51 A.M.

Making potatoes out of poop does not equal a SAG nom

Matt Damon in a scene from the film, "The Martian."

7:50 A.M.

The one with Sarah Silverman?

7:42 A.M.

Michael Shannon thanks his peers

7:41 A.M.

Notable black folk with #SAGAwards noms

Queen Latifah says she first tried for a role as Bessie Smith when she was 22. Now she is nominated for starring in "Bessie" on HBO.

7:41 A.M.

No love for 'The Martian'

7:35 A.M.

Some 'wacky' groupings...

7:35 A.M.

7:31 A.M.

No nomination for Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson is fabulous as ever as Cookie Lyon in the Season 2 premiere of "Empire."

7:30 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a female actor in a television movie or miniseries

Nicole Kidman, “Grace of Monaco”

Queen Latifah, “Bessie”

Christina Ricci, “The Lizzie Borden Chronicles”

Susan Sarandon, “The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe”

Kristen Wiig, “The Spoils Before Dying”

7:26 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or miniseries

Idris Elba, “Luther”

Bill Murray, "A Very Murray Christmas”

Ben Kingsley, “Tut”

Ray Liotta, “Texas Rising”

Mark Rylance, “Wolf Hall”

7:24 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series

Claire Danes, “Homeland”

Viola Davis, “How to Get Away with Murder”

Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife”

Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey”

Robin Wright, “House of Cards”

7:20 A.M.

Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series

"Downton Abbey"

"Game of Thrones"

“Homeland"

"House of Cards"

"Mad Men"

7:19 A.M.

Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series

"The Big Bang Theory"

"Key and Peele"

"Modern Family"

"Orange is the New Black"

“Transparent"

“Veep"

7:14 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series

Uzo Aduba, “Orange Is the New Black”

Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”

Ellie Kemper, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recreation”

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”

7:12 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series

Ty Burell, “Modern Family”

Louis C.K., "Louie”

William H. Macy, “Shameless”

Jim Parsons, “Big Bang Theory”

Jeffrey Tambor, "Transparent"

7:11 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture

"Beasts of No Nation"

"The Big Short"

"Spotlight"

"Straight Outta Compton"

"Trumbo"

7:11 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role in a motion picture

Michael Fassbender, "Steve Jobs"

Leonardo DiCaprio, "The Revenant"

Eddie Redmayne, "The Danish Girl"

Bryan Cranston, "Trumbo"

Johnny Depp, "Black Mass"

7:10 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a female actor in a lead role in a motion picture

Saoirse Ronan, "Brooklyn"

Sarah Silverman, "I Smile Back"

Brie Larson, "Room"

Cate Blanchett, "Carol"

Helen Mirren, "Women in Gold"

7:10 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role in a motion picture

Idris Elba, "Beasts of No Nation"

Michael Shannon, "99 Homes"

Mark Rylance, "Bridge of Spies"

Jacob Tremblay, "Room"

Christian Bale, "The Big Short"

7:09 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role in a motion picture

Rooney Mara, "Carol"

Rachel McAdams, "Spotlight"

Helen Mirren, "Trumbo"

Alicia Vikander, "The Danish Girl"

Kate Winslet, "Steve Jobs"

7:09 A.M.

Outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series

Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"

Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"

Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul”

Kevin Spacey, "House of Cards"

Rami Malek, "Mr. Robot"

6:43 A.M.

Five things to expect from today's nominations

FILE - This Jan. 30, 2011 file photo shows a close up of the Screen Actors Guild trophy at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in six film and eight television categories will be announced on Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Wednesday morning -- we’re talking 7 a.m. Pacific, folks -- Anthony Mackie and Anna Faris will announce this year’s Screen Actors Guild nominees. Will you be up? Probably not! But I will be, ready to tell you really important information, like how meaningful XYZ actress finds her nomination because it's from her peers.

In the meantime, here’s a primer on what you can expect from the nominations.

— Amy Kaufman