The Screen Actors Guild announced its nominees for the 27th Annual SAG Awards, scheduled to air on April 4, 2021. Included in the list are a handful of knock out LGBTQ-inclusive television shows, movies, and performances that capture a snippet of the diverse experiences and stories within the queer community.
Schitt’s Creek is leading the charge in television with 5 SAG Awards nominations this year, including one nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and a nomination for out actor Dan Levy for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series.The cast of HBO’s Lovecraft Country was recognized for their work with a nomination in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series category.
Dead to Me also received an Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series nomination. Linda Cardellini received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series nomination for portraying the bisexual character Judy Hale in the show.
The cast of the queer Netflix film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which includes out actor Colman Domingo, received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The incomparable Viola Davis received an individual Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role nomination for portraying the film’s titular character – queer Harlem Renaissance performer Ma Rainey.
Last, but certainly not least, Kerry Washington received an Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of bisexual artist Mia Warren in Hulu’s adaptation of the novel Little Fires Everywhere. 
Congrats to all of this year’s nominees! Read the full list, here.
The SAG Awards, typically held in January, shifted back a few months to April 4. The ceremony will air on TNT and TBS at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.