James Ortiz's Rocky: Award Season Contender

0:00On April 22nd, James Ortiz, the puppeteer bringing the alien rocky to life in Project Hail Mary, just became eligible for 2027 Academy. Awards Consideration Variety broke the news on April 21st, highlighting how his performance could snag nods at the Oscars and sag after actor awards. Golden Globes rules shut him out for next year, but critics' choice awards have no such barriers. Ever in the UK, BAFTA once nominated Eddie Murphy for voicing Donkey in the original Shrek back in 2001, setting a precedent for. Non-traditional roles like this. Ortiz has acting credits in films like Girls Against Boys and The Woodsman since 2012, plus puppet design wins, including a drama desk, award in 2022. Ryan Gosling stars as the science teacher who teams up with Rocky to save the universe from a cosmic threat. Arthur Andy Weir praised Ortiz's work, saying it elevates the whole cast beyond basic CGI stand-ins.

1:01There's even talk of the Academy Special Achievement Award, last given to John Lasseter for Toy Story in 1995, for groundbreaking. Stuff like this. With Project Hail Mary packing theaters now, keep an eye on whether Rocky's puppeteer steals the award spotlight come award season. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. I'm Corey with The Story.