Hamnet Stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Nominated at Actor Awards 2026

The co-stars are recognized for their work in the acclaimed film at the annual awards show.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, who starred together in the film Hamnet, walked the red carpet at the 2026 Actor Awards, previously known as the SAG Awards, in Los Angeles. Both Buckley and Mescal received individual nominations for their performances, while the film's ensemble was also nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The awards show, hosted by Kristen Bell, is airing live on Netflix for the third consecutive year.

Why it matters

The Actor Awards are one of the most prestigious annual ceremonies honoring achievements in film and television acting. Nominations for Hamnet, a critically acclaimed period drama, reflect the strong performances and ensemble work in the movie, which has generated significant awards season buzz.

The details

Buckley and Mescal, who play the lead roles in Hamnet, walked the red carpet together at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for the awards show. In addition to their individual nominations, the film's ensemble cast was also recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Kristen Bell is hosting the ceremony, which is airing live on Netflix for the third year in a row.

  • The 2026 Actor Awards took place on March 1, 2026.
  • Hamnet was released in theaters in late 2025.

The players

Jessie Buckley

An Irish actress who stars in the lead role in the film Hamnet, for which she received an individual nomination at the 2026 Actor Awards.

Paul Mescal

An Irish actor who co-stars with Buckley in Hamnet, and is also individually nominated at the 2026 Actor Awards for his performance.

Kristen Bell

The host of the 2026 Actor Awards, which is airing live on Netflix for the third consecutive year.

Jacobi Jupe

An actor who co-stars in Hamnet, which received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Emily Watson

An actress who co-stars in Hamnet, which received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

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What’s next

The winners of the 2026 Actor Awards will be announced during the live ceremony on Netflix.

The takeaway

The nominations for Hamnet at the prestigious Actor Awards highlight the strong ensemble performances and individual acting achievements in the critically acclaimed period drama, further cementing the film's status as an awards season contender.