“It’s a beautiful and humbling thing to be nominated for any award but it’s particularly meaningful when you are nominated by your fellow actors,” the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role nominee said in a statement following his nod for his work in The Holdovers. “Actors are tough critics! Paul Hunham was an incredibly personal role for me, and to bring him to life with my dear friend Alexander was a true privilege.”
He added, “In this turbulent year, it feels especially meaningful to see a film that sends a message of faith in human connection to restore us to our better selves acknowledged by my peers. My deepest thanks to SAG-AFTRA for embracing me and my incredible co-star Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and celebrating our heartfelt film.”