The Screen Actors Guild announced Friday it will rename its annual Hollywood ceremony from the SAG Awards to The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA. The rebranding reflects the show’s focus on recognizing excellence in film and television acting. Jon Brockett, showrunner and executive producer of The Actor Awards, explained the decision in a statement: “Since the beginning, our statue has been called The Actor and we’re a show that’s entirely about actors, so this new name is a perfect next step in the show’s evolution.” Brockett added that “The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA gives viewers in 190-plus countries an immediate understanding of who we are and what we’re about.” The ceremony will take place March 1st and stream on Netflix for audiences worldwide. (Story URL)
