‘Wicked’ Leads SAG Awards Despite Wildfire Chaos in California [Video]

Wicked dominated the 31st Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards nominations in Wednesday’s announcement, leading with five nods.

Nominations include best ensemble and individual recognition for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey.

Why It Matters

The awards ceremony, a key predictor for the Oscars, is scheduled for February 23 and will be streamed on Netflix. However, the announcement was overshadowed by devastating wildfires across Los Angeles and Southern California that forced SAG to forgo a live event, opting instead for a press release.

The convergence of entertainment’s awards season with the state’s increasingly extreme natural disasters defining a tumultuous moment for locals.

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene from the film “Wicked.” The musical film received five nods, including Best Ensemble and individual acting nominations for Cynthia…Universal Pictures via AP

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