The nominations for the prestigious London Critics’ Circle film awards have been unveiled, with Paul Thomas Anderson's counter-culture thriller 'One Battle After Another' emerging as the clear frontrunner. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has secured an impressive nine nominations, setting the stage for a competitive awards ceremony next month.
Awards Season Frontrunner Emerges
In a significant boost to its awards season campaign, One Battle After Another has topped the list for the London Critics’ Circle. The film, which is loosely adapted from Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, received nods in all major categories. These include Film of the Year, Director of the Year for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Actor of the Year for its lead, Leonardo DiCaprio.
The film's supporting cast also received recognition, with nominations for Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn in the supporting performance categories. Furthermore, Chase Infiniti earned a nomination for Breakthrough Performer of the Year.
Strong Competition from Hamnet and Sinners
While One Battle After Another leads the field, it faces stiff competition. The Shakespearean drama 'Hamnet', directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, followed closely with eight nominations. Buckley is in contention for Actress of the Year, though co-star Mescal was notably absent from the actor shortlist.
Taking third place is Ryan Coogler's horror-thriller 'Sinners', which garnered seven nominations. Coogler himself is nominated for both Director and Screenwriter of the Year, highlighting the film's strong critical reception.
Key Dates and Voting Body
The winners will be decided by the more than 200 members of the London Critics’ Circle film section. The results will be announced at a ceremony in London on 1 February.
The full list of nominations showcases a diverse range of films, from major studio productions to independent features and international cinema, reflecting the broad tastes of the UK's film critic community.
