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Casting Crowned: New Oscar Category Debuts
16 Mar
Summary
- The first-ever Oscar for casting was awarded to Cassandra Kulukundis.
- The film 'One Battle After Another' features an ensemble cast with A-list actors.
- The new casting award recognizes the behind-the-scenes creative process.
The Academy celebrated a significant milestone on Sunday by awarding the first-ever Oscar for Best Casting to Cassandra Kulukundis for her work on the film 'One Battle After Another.' This historic win introduces the newest Oscar category since the Best Animated Feature award was established.
Kulukundis dedicated her award to fellow casting directors and expressed gratitude to director Paul Thomas Anderson, with whom she has collaborated on all ten of his feature films. She highlighted the crucial role of Chase Infiniti, a newcomer who landed a significant part in 'One Battle After Another' after Kulukundis saw hundreds of young actors for the role.
'One Battle After Another' is an action thriller following an ex-revolutionary and his daughter. The film, lauded for its ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor, explores themes of immigration, racism, and systemic corruption. The Best Casting Oscar specifically honors the creative collaboration in selecting talent, distinct from acting performance awards.
