LOS ANGELES, Sept 26 — Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine has set its sights on collecting some gold hardware this coming awards season. Disney is reportedly determined to push the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman film up front for consideration. The blockbuster will be submitted for consideration at the Golden Globes in the comedy categories, with Reynolds’ performance as Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, vying for one of the six spots in the actor (comedy or musical) category, reported Variety in an exclusive.
Jackman’s return as Logan, aka Wolverine, will be positioned in the supporting actor races across all key awards shows, including the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics Choice, and even the Oscars. Tthe film is almost guaranteed a spot in the Golden Globes’ recently-introduced Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category. Added last year, it celebrates the year’s most critically acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
Last year’s inaugural prize went to Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar phenomenon Barbie , which was nominated for eight Oscars, including best picture. To qualify for this category, films must gross at least US$150 million (RM620 million), with US$100 million (RM414) coming from the US, or achieve comparable digital streaming viewership figures recognized by industry standards. As far as Oscars attention, Deadpool & Wolverine will also aim for nominations in technical categories, including production design, sound, and visual effects.
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