Guy Pearce represents Australia at the upcoming Oscars with a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Brutalist. Additionally, Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot is nominated for Best Animated Feature for Memoir of a Snail, while Greig Fraser is in contention for his cinematography in Dune: Part Two. The standout contender is Emilia Pérez, a Netflix narco-musical about trans identity, which garnered 13 nominations, positioning it as a significant contender amid a challenging awards season impacted by recent California wildfires.
Other noteworthy nominations include Wicked, with 10 nods, and The Brutalist, also receiving 10 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Emilia Pérez emerges as the most nominated non-English language film in Oscar history, overtaking Netflix’s previous record with Roma.
The Best Picture contenders this year include The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and others, creating an open race devoid of a clear frontrunner. Notably missed from nominations were established stars like Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman, while the directing category features Coralie Fargeat as a rare female nominee. With ongoing issues affecting Hollywood and the impact of recent tragedies on the film industry, the Oscars remain a poignant celebration amid adversity.