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Filmmakers Honor Fallen First AD Adam Somner at Golden Globes
12 Jan
Summary
- Filmmakers honored Adam Somner, their first assistant director, after his death.
- Somner, who died in November, was a key collaborator for top directors.
- 'One Battle After Another' won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
At the recent Golden Globe Awards, the cast and crew of "One Battle After Another" honored Adam Somner, their first assistant director, who passed away in November at 57. The film's producers, director Paul Thomas Anderson, and stars accepted the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, dedicating the win to Somner. Anderson had earlier in the evening also paid tribute to Somner during his Best Director acceptance speech.
Somner was a highly regarded first assistant director, known for his work not only with Paul Thomas Anderson but also with renowned filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott. His impressive filmography from the last decade includes "Blitz," "Killers of the Flower Moon," "West Side Story," "Licorice Pizza," "Ford v Ferrari," and "Ready Player One."
He succumbed to anaplastic thyroid cancer on November 27th of last year. The film "One Battle After Another" now bears a dedication to Somner in its end credits, ensuring his significant contribution to the project is remembered.
