Michael B. Jordan Wins Actor Award

Michael B. Jordan's win was for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 32nd Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards. The victory is considered a significant indicator for the upcoming Academy Awards, positioning Jordan as a top contender. The award recognizes his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in "Sinners," a vampire horror film set in the Jim Crow South. The movie is his fifth collaboration with director Ryan Coogler, following acclaimed projects like "Creed" and "Black Panther." "Sinners" also won the night's top prize for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The celebrated ensemble includes Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jack O'Connell. The Artists Equity deal with Netflix is a multi-year, first-look agreement for films made specifically for streaming. This partnership follows the success of their action-thriller "The Rip," which accumulated over 112 million views on the platform after its January 16 release. Founded in 2022 by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Gerry Cardinale, Artists Equity aims to create a more equitable model for creatives. The artist-led studio champions broader access to profit participation for a wider range of cast and crew members. This new Netflix partnership for streaming exclusives runs alongside an existing deal Artists Equity has with Sony Pictures for its theatrical releases. The next film under the Netflix agreement is "Animals," a thriller to be directed by and star Ben Affleck. The cast also includes Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, and Steven Yeun.