Apple TV+, the streaming content platform of the Californian company, has once again stood out in the awards season with the recent nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) 2025. This year, the series Slow Horses and Shrinking They have been responsible for putting the platform’s name at the top.
They have done so through four nominations that highlight the acting talent and quality of their productions.
Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford represent Apple TV+ in the nominations
The veteran actor Gary Oldman has been nominated in the category of Best Male Performance in a Drama Series for his role in Slow Horses. The series, which mixes intrigue and espionage with a deeply human narrative, has received high praise since its premiere. Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, a spy chief as cunning as he is irreverent, whose performance has been acclaimed for its depth and charisma.
Oldman will compete with big names like Eddie Redmayne for The Day of the JackalJeff Bridges by The Old Manand Japanese actors Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada, both nominated for Shogunone of the productions of the year.
In addition to his individual nomination, Oldman is also part of the cast of Slow Horseswhich has been nominated in the category of Best Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
For his part, Harrison Ford has achieved a nomination in the category of Best Male Performance in a Comedy Series thanks to his work in Shrinking. In the series, Ford plays an eccentric and endearing therapist who balances his professional and personal life with humor and honesty.
Ford faces strong competition in this category, including Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building and Ted Danson for A Man on the Inside (Netflix).
The cast of Shrinking He has also been nominated for the award of Best Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Seriesa recognition of the joint work of the entire cast in a series that has managed to connect with viewers due to its moving and hilarious tone.
A promising year for Apple TV+
Although in 2024 Apple TV+ earned 11 nominations at the SAG Awards, led mainly by Ted Lassothis year the candidatures have focused on Slow Horses and Shrinkingwhich have proven to be solid bets in their respective genres, cementing Apple TV+’s reputation as a platform that prioritizes quality over quantity.
The list of nominations was to be announced at a ceremony live from Los Angeles. However, the devastating fires in California forced the cancellation of the event, along with the premieres of films such as Unstoppable and Wolf Man.
Despite these setbacks, the SAG Awards ceremony remains scheduled for February 23, 2025 and will be broadcast live on Netflix. Kristen Bell will host the event, in what promises to be an unforgettable night for the world of entertainment.
With legendary figures like Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford in the spotlight, and a recognition of the collective work of its casts, Apple TV+ has reason to celebrate.
