Emilia Perez, Jacques Audiard’s surreal, narco-thriller musical about a Mexican drug lord who transitions to life as a woman – on Monday led the Golden Globes nominations with 10, as the race to the Oscars heats up.
The Brutalist, starring Oscar winner Adrien Brody as a Hungarian Jewish architect who survives the Holocaust, came in second with seven nominations, followed by papal drama Conclave with six nods for the Jan. 5 gala.
Audiard’s Netflix-acquired musical leads the Golden Globe contenders with nods for best motion picture (musical/comedy), director, screenplay, score, and acting nominations for Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofia Gascón.
Close behind, The Brutalist earned nominations for best drama and acting recognition for Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce.
Wicked, The Substance, Challengers, and others garnered four or more. Double and triple nominees include Sebastian Stan, Kate Winslet, and Selena Gomez, with Audiard also honored for directing, screenwriting, and original song. AFP
