gotham Awards Announce 2025 Nominees, Signaling early Oscar Momentum
New York, NY – The Gotham Awards unveiled its nominees today, offering a crucial bellwether for the upcoming awards season and highlighting independent film excellence. The nominations, announced [Date of announcement – not provided in source, assume today’s date for placeholder], showcase a diverse range of performances and films poised to contend for broader recognition, including potential Academy Awards. The Gotham Awards, known for championing independent cinema, often foreshadow critical and commercial success.
This year’s nominations spotlight both established stars and emerging talents, reflecting a vibrant landscape of storytelling. Winners will be announced at the 35th Annual Gotham Awards ceremony on [Date of ceremony – not provided in source, assume a date in January 2025 for placeholder] at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The awards are presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), and voting is open to IFP members.
Leading Performance Nominees
The competition for Best Actor features a compelling lineup: Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Lee Byung-hun (“No Other Choice”), Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”), Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”), and Josh O’Connor (“The Mastermind”). Competing for Best Actress are Rose Byrne (“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”), Jennifer Lawrence (“Die My Love”), Amanda Seyfried (“The Testament of Ann Lee”), Sopé Dìrísù (“My Father’s Shadow”), and Tessa Thompson (“Hedda”).
Supporting Performance Nominees
The Outstanding Supporting Performance category includes Benicio Del Toro (“One Battle After Another”), Jacob Elordi (“Frankenstein”), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (“Sentimental Value”), Indya Moore (“Father Mother sister Brother”), wunmi Mosaku (“Sinners”), Adam Sandler (“Jay Kelly”), Andrew Scott (“Blue Moon”), Alexander Skarsgård (“Pillion”), Stellan Skarsgård (“Sentimental Value”), and Teyana Taylor (“One Battle After Another”).
Breakthrough Performer Nominees
Recognizing rising stars, the Breakthrough Performer category features A$AP Rocky (“Highest 2 Lowest”), Sebibe Behtiyar (“Planning for the Next Life”), Chase infiniti (“One Battle After Another”), Abou Sangaré (“Souleymane’s Story”), and tonatiuh (“Kiss of the Spider Woman”).
