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‘Wicked’ Leads SAG Awards Nominations Amid Controversy and Surprising Snubs

The Screen Actors Guild Awards announced its nominations, with the musical adaptation ‘Wicked’ and the series ‘Shogun’ leading the pack with five nods each. However, the anticipation for a live announcement was overshadowed by the cancellation due to wildfires in Los Angeles. Notable omissions from the nominations list included big names like Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman, sparking discussions around the biggest snubs and surprises this year. Other nominated projects featured a mix of up-and-coming stars and veteran actors, as the SAG Awards continue to be viewed as a precursor to the Oscars.
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