Colin Farrell has officially added a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award to his list of accolades! On Sunday night, Farrell won Best Actor in a Limited Series for his role as Oswald Cobblepot in Max’s “The Penguin.”
The award was presented by Jamie Lee Curtis, who added a humorous twist while announcing the winner. Opening the envelope, she joked, “And the Actor goes to… the man who gave me COVID at the Golden Globes: Colin Farrell.” Once on stage, Farrell laughed and replied, “Guilty as charged. But Brendan Gleeson f*ing gave it to me! So I was just spreading the love.”**
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Farrell’s SAG Award victory follows his Golden Globe win for the same role. Additionally, both he and co-star Cristin Milioti took home Critics’ Choice Awards for their performances.
Colin Farrell on Joining the Ranks of Joker Actors
After his Golden Globes win, Farrell was asked about being part of a franchise that previously featured Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix—both known for their legendary portrayals of the Joker in The Dark Knight and Joker, respectively.
“You mentioned two actors who, for my money, are among the most extraordinarily talented and gifted artists I’ve ever had the fortune to observe,” Farrell said. “What Heath did in ‘The Dark Knight’ was extraordinary and will live on for future generations. And what Joaquin did with the Joker, as exemplified by his Oscar win, was extraordinary.”
Colin Farrell’s Competition for Best Actor in a Limited Series
Farrell secured the SAG Award against tough competition, including:
- Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story)
- Kevin Kline (Disclaimer)
- Andrew Scott (Ripley)
- Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer)
With his latest SAG Award win, Farrell continues to solidify his place as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors. Stay tuned for more updates on his highly anticipated role in The Penguin, coming soon to Max!
