2026 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Revealed
Los Angeles, CA – Nominations for the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards were announced today, spotlighting a diverse range of talent and groundbreaking new series. The awards, recognizing the achievements of independent filmmakers and television creators, will be presented on [DateofAwardsCeremony-[DateofAwardsCeremony-[DateofAwardsCeremony-[DateofAwardsCeremony-not provided in source], honoring work released in 2025.
The Independent Spirit Awards hold particular importance as a bellwether for innovative storytelling,often recognizing projects and performers before they achieve mainstream recognition. These nominations signal which emerging and established artists are pushing creative boundaries in the television landscape, and frequently foreshadow success at other major awards ceremonies.
Key Nominations Include:
North of North received recognition for its creators and executive producers, Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, alongside executive producers Garry Campbell, Anya Adams, Susan Coyne, and Miranda de Pencier, and co-executive producers Teresa M. Ho, Michael Goldbach, kathryn Borel Jr., and JP Larocque.
The competition for Best Lead Performance in a new Scripted Series is fierce, with nominees including Sydney Chandler (Alien: Earth), Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Ethan Hawke (The Lowdown), Lennie James (Mr Loverman), Anna Lambe (North of North), Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing), Seth Rogen (The Studio), Lovie Simone (Forever), Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex), and Noah Wyle (The Pitt).
Vying for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series are Ariyon Bakare (Mr Loverman), Babou Ceesay (Alien: Earth), Sharon D. Clarke (Mr Loverman), Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), Erin Doherty (Adolescence), Stephen McKinley Henderson (A Man on the inside), Poorna Jagannathan (Deli Boys), xosha Roquemore (Forever), Jenny Slate (Dying for Sex), and Ben Whishaw (Black Doves).
The Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series category features Asif Ali (Deli Boys),Wally Baram (Overcompensating),Owen Cooper (Adolescence),Michael Cooper Jr. (Forever), and Ernest Kingsley Junior (Washington Black).
Chief of war is nominated for Best Ensemble Cast in a new Scripted Series, recognizing the collective work of Charlie Brumbly, Luciane Buchanan, Cliff Curtis, Brandon Finn, Moses Goods, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Benjamin Hoetjes, Siua Ikale’o, Keala Kahuanui-Paleka, mainei Kinimaka, Kaina Makua, Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and James Udom.