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DGA Awards Noms Analysis: What James Mangold’s Surprise Nom for ‘A Complete Unknown’ May Mean

The Hollywood Reporter
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James Mangold's surprise DGA nomination for 'A Complete Unknown' signals the film's potential Oscar success, challenging assumptions about the awards race.
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  • James Mangold, a veteran director known for consistently delivering solid films across genres, has received his first-ever DGA nomination, suggesting the industry is finally taking notice of his work.
  • The robust awards season performance of 'A Complete Unknown,' including multiple SAG nominations and expected nods from the Writers Guild and Producers Guild, positions the film as a major Oscar contender, despite being a late-year release.
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James Mangold, Emilia Perez, Sean Baker, Edward Berger, Brady Corbet, Coralie Fargeat, Payal Kapadia, Jon M. Chu, RaMell Ross, Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globe Awards, Critics Choice Awards, Writers Guild, Producers Guild, A Complete Unknown, The Substance, All We Imagine As Light, Wicked, Nickel Boys, Dune: Part Two
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