OVERLAY REPORT

For the film *Doctor Strange* (2016), several actors received nominations for their roles, primarily in genre-specific and fan-voted award ceremonies. The most recognized performances were those of **Tilda Swinton** and **Benedict Cumberbatch**, with Swinton being the only primary cast member to secure a major win for her acting. ### **Tilda Swinton (The Ancient One)** Tilda Swinton received the most critical recognition among the cast for her performance as the Ancient One. * **Saturn Awards (Winner – Best Supporting Actress):** Swinton won this award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. She was up against: * Scarlett Johansson (*Captain America: Civil War*) * Margot Robbie (*Suicide Squad*) * Kate McKinnon (*Ghostbusters*) * Betty Buckley (*Split*) * Bryce Dallas Howard (*Gold*) * **Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Nominated – Best Actress in an Action Movie):** She lost to **Margot Robbie** (*Suicide Squad*). Other nominees included: * Gal Gadot (*Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice*) * Scarlett Johansson (*Captain America: Civil War*) * Jennifer Lawrence (*X-Men: Apocalypse*) ### **Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Stephen Strange)** Benedict Cumberbatch received several high-profile nominations for his portrayal of the titular character but did not secure a win. * **Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Nominated – Best Actor in an Action Movie):** He lost to **Andrew Garfield** (*Hacksaw Ridge*). Other nominees were: * Matt Damon (*Jason Bourne*) * Chris Evans (*Captain America: Civil War*) * Ryan Reynolds (*Deadpool*) * **Saturn Awards (Nominated – Best Actor):** He lost to **Ryan Reynolds** (*Deadpool*). Other nominees included: * Chris Evans (*Captain America: Civil War*) * Chris Pratt (*Passengers*) * Chris Pine (*Star Trek Beyond*) * Mark Rylance (*The BFG*) * Matthew McConaughey (*Gold*) * **Empire Awards (Nominated – Best Actor):** He lost to **Eddie Redmayne** (*Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*). Other nominees were: * Ryan Gosling (*La La Land*) * Casey Affleck (*Manchester by the Sea*) * Ryan Reynolds (*Deadpool*) * **Teen Choice Awards 2017 (Nominated – Choice Fantasy Movie Actor):** He lost to **Dwayne Johnson** (*Moana*). ### **Rachel McAdams (Christine Palmer)** * **Teen Choice Awards 2017 (Nominated – Choice Fantasy Movie Actress):** McAdams was nominated for her supporting role but lost to **Emma Watson** (*Beauty and the Beast*). She was also up against Eva Green (*Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children*) and Katherine Waterston (*Fantastic Beasts*). ### **Chiwetel Ejiofor (Karl Mordo)** While highly praised, Ejiofor did not receive major individual awards for this specific role, though his career accolades often mention his participation in the film. He was, however, part of the wider ensemble recognized in stunt and ensemble categories. ### **Stunt Ensemble** * **Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards (Nominated – Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble):** The film's stunt cast was nominated as a group. They lost to **Hacksaw Ridge**. Other nominees were *Captain America: Civil War*, *Jason Bourne*, and *Nocturnal Animals*. ### **Summary of Results** | Actor | Award Category | Status | Notable Competition | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Tilda Swinton** | Saturn Award (Supporting Actress) | **Won** | Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie | | **Benedict Cumberbatch** | Critics' Choice (Action Actor) | Nominated | Andrew Garfield (Winner), Ryan Reynolds | | **Benedict Cumberbatch** | Saturn Award (Best Actor) | Nominated | Ryan Reynolds (Winner), Chris Evans | | **Tilda Swinton** | Critics' Choice (Action Actress) | Nominated | Margot Robbie (Winner), Gal Gadot | | **Rachel McAdams** | Teen Choice (Fantasy Actress) | Nominated | Emma Watson (Winner) |