Will 'The Crown' dominate Critics Choice awards? Here are all trophies it should win
The 26th edition of the Critics Choice Awards is just around the corner and the nominations include dramas 'Ozark' and 'The Crown', as well as their streaming platform Netflix, topping the TV nominations for this year's installment.
The selection of the Critics Choice Association (CCA) will have an impact on the Academy Awards as the event is touted as the most accurate prediction of Academy Award nominations. And what makes this year's awards even more thrilling is that 'Ozark' and 'The Crown' are both contending with six nominations each. The royal family drama already won four out of six nominations for this year's Golden Globes (while 'Ozark' was only nominated for four), acknowledging the stunning performances by Emma Corrin, Gillian Anderson and Josh O'Connor.
Here's a list of awards it should win against other worthy contenders on Sunday, March 7.
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Best Drama Series
It's hard and expensive to do a show that scales high on both lavishness and brilliant acting. Not to mention, it includes juicy stories about Margaret Thatcher's premiership and Princess Diana Spencer, enough to satisfy the palette of both the pettish political enthusiast and the bored, seedy scandalmonger alike. So our prediction is that 'The Crown', based on an award-winning play by screenwriter Peter Morgan, is poised to walk away with the trophy in this category after winning Best Drama TV Series at this year's Golden Globes.
Other nominees: ‘Better Call Saul’ (AMC), ‘The Good Fight’ (CBS All Access), ‘Lovecraft Country’ (HBO), ‘The Mandalorian’ (Disney+), ‘Ozark’ (Netflix), ‘Perry Mason’ (HBO) and ‘This Is Us’ (NBC).
Best Actor in a Drama Series
With a win at the Golden Globes, Josh O’Connor, who portrays young Prince Charles in the Netflix show, beat out stiff competition for that included the likes of Al Pacino, Jason Bateman, Bob Odenkirk and Matthew Rhys. So it's easy to predict that O'Connor, who nailed the progressively pronounced stoop as expectations from the House of Windsor gnawed at the young prince's contentment, would be an easy pick here. However, don’t count Jason Bateman's character of husband and dad-cum-money launderer from 'Ozark' out. In fact, Gold Derby suggests that Bateman might take this one.
Other nominees: Jason Bateman in ‘Ozark’ (Netflix), Sterling K Brown in ‘This Is Us’ (NBC), Jonathan Majors in ‘Lovecraft Country’ (HBO), Bob Odenkirk in ‘Better Call Saul’ (AMC) and Matthew Rhys in ‘Perry Mason’ (HBO).
Best Actress in a Drama Series
'The Crown' has clocked up not one, but two nominations in this category, mimicking the selections at this year's Golden Globes. As for who will win, it seems likely that Emma Corrin, who plays the beloved and ill-fated England's rose (Lady Diana Spencer), will beat her co-star Olivia Colman (who plays Queen Elizabeth II) in this category.
Other nominations: Christine Baranski in ‘The Good Fight’ (CBS All Access), Olivia Colman in 'The Crown' (Netflix), Claire Danes in ‘Homeland’ (Showtime), Laura Linney in ‘Ozark’ (Netflix) and Jurnee Smollett in ‘Lovecraft Country’ (HBO).
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Gillian Anderson, who plays England's first woman prime minister Margaret Thatcher in 'The Crown', is set to sweep the award for this category. Anderson seems to be the best choice out of all the contenders, and it's no surprise because she bagged the Golden Globe for this category this year. However, watch out since 'Ozark' has racked up two nominations here as well.
Other nominations: Julia Garner in 'Ozark', Rhea Seehorn in 'Better Call Saul', Wunmi Mosaku in 'Lovecraft Country', Janet McTeer in 'Ozark' and Cynthia Erivo in 'The Outsider'.
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Tobias Menzies was nominated for his portrayal of Prince Philip. But we think Tom Pelphrey, might take this one for 'Ozark'. Pelphrey plays Wendy's (Laura Linney) drifter brother Ben, a strong addition to the dysfunctional Byrde family narrative.
Other nominations: Tom Pelphrey in 'Ozark', Jonathan Banks in 'Better Call Saul', Michael K Williams in 'Lovecraft Country', John Lithgow in 'Perry Mason' and Justin Hartley in 'This Is Us'.