Brendan Gleeson has hailed his Golden Globe nods as ‘sensational’ and admitted it feels ‘doubly’ sweet to be able to share the celebrations with his son Domhnall.
The Banshees of Inisherin star is up for the golden gong in January alongside his fellow cast and crew including Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell, Barry Keoghan and writer-director Martin McDonagh, as the Irish dark comedy leads the nominations ceremony with eight nods on Monday.
And the luck of the Irish continued as his son Domhnall has also been nominated for the US awards for best actor in a supporting role in the TV series category for his performance in psychological thriller, The Patient.
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"This is sensational!" Brendan said as he reacted to the news.
The Harry Potter star, who is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture, went on: "I'm thrilled and grateful, thanks Golden Globes. It's joyous to be able share the good news with Martin (x2), Colin, Kerry, Barry and Carter on behalf of everyone involved in The Banshees."
He added: "Doubly so with my lovely Domhnall. Happy Days!".
His co-star Farrell, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, said: "What a team effort and a joy it was to bring The Banshees to life…to be able to celebrate with the whole gang like this and represent all the crew members who are watching at home, makes the whole thing all the sweeter!
The In Bruges award winner added: "As Brendan said, 'Happy Days' and thanks Golden Globes!"
Condon said she was ‘over the moon’ as she reacted to her nomination in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.
She added: “This is a dream come true. Thank you so much to the HFPA! I’m having the best time on this journey."
Keoghan, who is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture, alongside his co-star Gleeson, celebrated at home with his baby son Brando and got into the Christmas spirit as they put up their Christmas tree.
The new dad said: “8 feckin nominations. Very very grateful. Up the Irish.
The Banshees of Inisherin’s Carter Burwell, who was also nominated for Best Original Score - Motion Picture, said: "It’s a great honor to be nominated along with Martin, Colin, Brendan, Kerry and Barry, for this uncommon film. It’s heartening in every way."
Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin has emerged as the one to beat this awards season, as it sweeped up across the board, receiving eight nominations in total, with the award winning writer and director shortlisted for both Best Director and Best Screenplay in the US awards.
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