The Greatest Showman #771 - Dawn of Awards

The 69th Golden Globe Awards recently announced its nominations, and among the many talented actors, three names stood out: George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, and Renly Hall. Each of these actors garnered significant attention and praise.

George Clooney, nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series for Descendants and Presidential Killing Bureau, as well as Best Director, has continued to shine in Hollywood. Known as one of the most charming bachelors in the industry, Clooney has reached new heights in both his acting and directing careers.

Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling and Renly Hall, both nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series and Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, have emerged as prominent figures in Hollywood. These two Generation Y actors have dominated the year's awards season, with their impressive performances making waves in the industry.

While acting double nominations are not uncommon at the Golden Globe Awards, it's rare to see all three of these actors receive multiple nominations in the same year. Gosling and Hall, in particular, have captured the public's attention, marking a new era for young actors in Hollywood.

For Ryan Gosling, it's been a year of stand-out performances with Presidential Killing Bureau, Crazy, Stupid Love, and Desperate Driving all garnering praise. These three works have placed him at the forefront of the awards conversation.

Renly Hall, on the other hand, had a remarkable year in 2011. After the success of his previous works like War in the Pacific (which earned him an Emmy) and Buried Alive (which earned him an Oscar nomination), his 2011 films solidified his place among the brightest new stars in Hollywood. His roles in Crazy in Love and Anti-Cancer Me have only added to his growing acclaim.

As the awards season heats up, there is much speculation about whether Ryan and Renly will earn Oscar nominations. Can their performances stand up to the competition from veteran actors like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio? Are they ready to break the Academy's historical bias against younger actors?

At 31, Ryan has reached an age when male actors typically enter their prime, but his youth has still sparked questions about whether he's ready to win an Oscar. Historically, young actors who win an Oscar have been rare, with Adrien Brody being the only actor to win before the age of 30. However, after the 1990s, the Academy has favored older, more seasoned actors.

Even with these challenges, Ryan's talent and the strength of his performances in Presidential Killing Bureau, Driving, and Crazy, Stupid Love have made him a strong contender. Yet, it is Renly, at just 22 years old, who faces even more scrutiny. His remarkable year, including nominations for both Golden Globe and Oscar-caliber performances, has already garnered him praise, and a second consecutive Oscar nomination would be a significant achievement for the young actor.

Despite fierce competition from established stars, this year's awards season is shaping up to be a battle between the old guard and the new generation. The rivalry between veteran stars like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and the emerging forces of Ryan and Renly is one of the most exciting storylines in Hollywood right now.

In the Best Screenplay category, there's also intense competition, with films like Midnight in Paris, The Artist, Moneyball, Descendants, and Me Against Cancer making the final cut. The surprise entry is Me Against Cancer, a low-budget comedy that's following in the footsteps of previous underdog films like Juno and Little Miss Sunshine. Could this quirky film continue its miraculous path to an Oscar nomination?

The Golden Globe Awards saw The Artist leading with six nominations, followed by Descendants and The Help with five each. Crazy in Love, while not nominated for major categories like Best Picture or Best Director, received three acting nominations, proving it's a force to be reckoned with in this year's awards season. However, My Anti-Cancer Me, the surprise comedy, has garnered even more attention, with the possibility of a counter-attack from comedy films once again making waves in the industry.

In the meantime, Crazy in Love's main cast—Renly, Felicity, and Jennifer—received nominations, sparking widespread discussion among critics and the media. On the other side of the Atlantic, the crew of Edge of Tomorrow was also abuzz with speculation about Renly and Jennifer's relationship.

"I bet they'll bring up that photo of Renly and Jennifer whispering at Heathrow again. I'll take a hot dog bet on it!" one crew member said.

"I think the media will speculate that Jennifer was chosen for Edge of Tomorrow by Renly. I'll bet a donut," another chimed in.

Soon, they were all making bets, guessing whether the media would speculate that Renly and Jennifer were romantically involved, especially since they had been seen together on multiple occasions during filming.

When Renly entered the room, one crew member quickly tried to cover up his betting notes. "Hey, Renly, why are you here? Isn't the next scene ready to shoot?"

Renly, smiling, responded, "I'm more interested in my bet. Did you write it down?"

Confused, the crew member feigned ignorance. "What bet? Oh, you mean the one about the Oscar nominations. Are you feeling confident about it?"

Renly smiled wider. "I'm confident the media will definitely mention the Golden Globe and Oscar red carpets. They'll guess whether Jennifer and I will walk them together."

The conversation turned playful as Jennifer Lawrence entered the scene, commenting, "You guys are so boring! Who cares about betting on rumors like that? If I had a market, I'd bet on whether the scandal is true or false."