, a 25-year-old actor who plays the role of the gangly, soft-spoken and feminine Peter in the movie, won the Golden Globes trophy for Best Supporting Actor In a Motion Picture in January. At the annual event, the film won the Best Motion Picture, Drama award.
"Personally, it's not too far from home. "I'm not a very normal person, having gone through the same school and the world of this business," Smit McPhee stated during a September 2021 Q&A following a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. You have to be yourself when you are in front of this many people. Peter was a role model for me and something I wanted to emulate.
Peter (Kirsten Dubst) must deal with George (Jesse Plemons) and George's new partner, George (Benedict Cumberbatch). He also has to survive Phil's bullying brother Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch). All the while trying to figure out his place among the stereotyped tough men of western Montana.
The actor from Australia said that he taught him that not everyone has to fit into a box. "We can feel confident about that."
Two months later, the Golden Globes Winner echoed his sentiments about his dynamic role as The Power of the Dog. He told The Guardian that he found parallels between Peter, and himself.
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In a November 2021 interview, he explained that "we don't necessarily fit into the generalized boxes society has set for us, and there are aspects to him I need to strengthen in my own life, his power and his confidence about who he really is." He is not living up the expectations of masculinity and strength for other people.
Later , Smit-McPhee won a SAG Awards nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Male Actor In a Supporting Role.
"HTMODE0_ The Power of the Dog was the most rewarding and challenging creative experience that I've ever had and it wouldn't have been possible without the fearless leadership of [director] Jane Champion, and the total commitment of every cast member," the Alpha actor said via Instagram in Jan. "This nomination is deeply humbling, and I'm extremely proud to be a part of SAG-AFTRA."
The Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting actor was also received by the young star, while ThePower of the Dog is a Best Picture contender.
"I'm so deeply honored. was over the moon to share that we were all acknowledged for our work together. He wrote this via social media in Feb after being nominated along with his 33-year-old costar Plemons for an Oscar. "Jesse/Kirsten/Benedict/Ari and of course JANE. You are all my best friends. ."
