Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, a film loosely inspired by the novel Vineland by Thomas Pynchons, is set to vie for recognition at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards as a comedy film, Variety reports. The film follows an erstwhile revolutionary (Leonardo DiCaprio) who reunites with his fellow comrades to rescue his missing daughter (Chase Infiniti) when a past enemy resurfaces. The film's ensemble cast includes Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Benicio Del Toro, and Teyana Taylor.
Reportedly, DiCaprio and Infiniti seek consideration in the lead acting categories across all groups during the current awards season, whereas the other cast members pursue supporting role awards. With its mix of absurdist humor and Anderson’s trademark intensity, the film appears comedic to both casual awards observers and filmmakers alike.
In the comedy and musical races, One Battle After Another reportedly faces strong competition, with expectations that it will compete against Marty Supreme, Bugonia, and Wicked: For Good, among others.
If the Anderson directorial manages to cross the $100 million mark in the USA, it would be eligible for the Golden Globes’ new Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category. For your information, the new category necessitates a film to earn $150 million worldwide and $100 million or more in the USA (or equivalent digital streaming metrics). Reportedly, the film has minted more than $165 million globally but about $65 million in the USA.
