This is that time of the year when it's all about the different award shows. And everyone's quite excited about the Screen Actors Guild Awards, commonly known as the SAG Awards.
As one of the many projects garnering critical acclaim this year, we'd be remiss if we didn't discuss the poignant drama A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg (who also wrote and directed the film) and Succession star Kieran Culkin.
Culkin, a former Emmy Winner, plays the role of Benji Kaplan in the movie. He’s already won the Golden Globe Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, and is the frontrunner for the Oscar. Culkin has received acclaim for his standout performance, and his ability to elicit strong emotional responses from viewers while still having a comedic touch.
A Real Pain' is a story about family, connection and healing - with a performance that could see Kieran Culkin adding an Oscar to his collection.
"A Real Pain," which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and released in theaters on Nov. 1, centers its story on two cousins -- David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Culkin) -- who couldn't be more different. David is a neurotic and quiet family man while Benji is more free-spirited and outspoken.