Taron Egerton 'overjoyed' with SAG nomination
Taron Egerton is "overjoyed" by his Screen Actor's Guild award nomination, which came shortly after his friend and 'Black Bird' castmate Paul Walter Hauser won at the Golden Globes.
Taron Egerton is "completely shocked and absolutely overjoyed" to be nominated for a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award.
The 33-year-old actor admitted it is "really special" to have been shortlisted for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for his portrayal of Jimmy Keene Jr. in Apple TV+ miniseries 'Black Bird' and he is looking forward to attending next month's awards ceremony with co-star Paul Walter Hauser, who is also up for the same honour.
He wrote on his Instagram Story on Wednesday (11.01.23) alongside an announcement about his nomination: "Completely shocked and absolutely overjoyed. I cannot wait to slip on another tux with my boy [Paul Walter Hauser].Thank you so much [SAG Awards]. This is a really special one."
On Tuesday (10.01.23), Taron lost out to 'Dahmer' star Evan Peters for the Best Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film accolade at the Golden Globes, but Paul took home Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.
And the 'Rocket Man' actor couldn't be more thrilled for his friend, who played serial killer Larry Hall in the drama.
He wrote on Instagram: "Early in our show Paul Walter Hauser depicts Larry Hall in a moment of realisation about what he has done; his character fleetingly realises and engages with the horrors he has perpetrated. It happens again later in the show in a scene with his brother. Both moments are sublime. Both are powerfully moving.
"Not many actors can make you empathise with a monster. No one deserves an award more than this man. I am bursting with pride."
Meanwhile, Paul paid a heartfelt tribute to both Taron and the show's writer Dennis Lehane.
He wrote on Instagram: "Taron, I meant what I said last night. I can talk about your talent and beauty and professionalism all day, but what I am most impressed with and grateful for is who you are as a man.
"Your kindness, humour, accountability and heart really do radiate and it made my Larry Hall experience palatable and possible.
"I love getting to make you laugh. I loved getting to act with you. And I’m so glad we’re in each other’s lives. Your mother raised an absolute gentlemen.
" Dennis, you were always one of these writers that I thought, 'I probably won’t get to do their work because they’re classy and intelligent and brooding and high level'. What a wonderful surprise to get to say your words and see inside your creative mind. I didn’t know I’d get to become a friend of your beautiful family and be invited in, like I have. Thank you for the inspiration, the guidance and your friendship.
"To tell a story with you and Taron was such a joy and the awards recognition is reflective of our triumvirate and the creative people who surrounded us on the project. I love you guys a lot."
