Emilia Perez, Jacques Audiard's surreal narco-thriller musical centered around a Mexican drug lord's transition to womanhood, dominated the Golden Globes nominations on Monday, securing 10 nods as the Oscar race intensifies. The film stars Karla Sofia Gascon in the titular role, alongside Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana in supporting roles. All three actresses are nominated for Golden Globes, which will be held on January 5 and are often seen as a precursor to the Academy Awards.
Following closely with seven nominations is The Brutalist, featuring Oscar winner Adrien Brody as a Hungarian Jewish architect who survives the Holocaust and relocates to the US. The papal drama Conclave earned six nominations, while the movie adaptation of the Broadway hit Wicked secured four, including nods for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Emilia Perez, predominantly in Spanish, began its journey towards Hollywood accolades at Cannes, where it won the Jury Prize. Audiard expressed his anxiety about the Oscars campaign, stating, 'Mass success is something very unsettling -- it's not real life.' The film, available on Netflix after its theatrical release, is nominated in various categories including best original song, best score, and best non-English language film.
In the comedy-musical category, Emilia Perez will compete against Wicked, Anora, Challengers, A Real Pain, and The Substance. The lead actress category is expected to be highly competitive, with Erivo, Gascon, and Madison facing off against Adams, Moore, and Zendaya.
On the drama side, The Brutalist and Conclave will vie for top honors alongside A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Nickel Boys, and September 5. The Golden Globes, now in their second year of a revamp, aim to regain their status as an Oscars predictor following changes in their voting body.
The ceremony will also honor television, with The Bear earning five nominations and Shogun and Only Murders in the Building each receiving four. Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the event on January 5 in Beverly Hills.
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