The Netflix-produced film was nominated in the best picture, director, actor and supporting actress categories. Yeun is the first Asian-American to be nominated for best actor and Ahmed is the first Muslim to be nominated for best actor. For best actress, the academy recognized Viola Davis (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”), Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday”) and Carey Mulligan (“Promising Young Woman”). For the first time, Apple joined the Oscar race, with its “Wolfwalkers,” which was nominated for best animated feature, and “Greyhound,” which was nominated for best sound. Image Maria Bakalova, with Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” was nominated for best supporting actress.

Source: International New York Times March 15, 2021 13:30 UTC