Luther star Idris Elba and the cast of Downton Abbey enjoyed a winning night at the Screen Actors Guild Awards as they were honoured by their peers.
Idris won both of the gongs he was nominated for, collecting the best supporting actor in a motion picture prize for his role as a warlord in Beasts Of No Nation and best actor in a TV movie or mini-series for his portrayal of DCI John Luther in the BBC police drama.
He added: “The Ghanaian cast and crew (of Beasts of No Nation)m were amazing and worked so hard. We made a film about real people and real lives and to be awarded for it is very special because a lot of people were damaged so thank you for giving this film some light.”
He returned to the stage minutes later when he scored his second win for Luther and said: “I don’t know what to say, thank you so much everyone in this room for giving me that.”
Paying tribute to the creator of the show, he said: “Neil Cross is an incredible writer and he writes the darkest show from a lovely little room in New Zealand, I don’t know how he does it.
“I don’t know what to say, two wins in one night. I want to shout out to my children, ‘When Dad goes away I think about you all the time, I love you so much’.”
The cast of Downton Abbey was named best ensemble in a drama series, beating prestigious shows Game Of Thrones, Homeland, House of Cards and Mad Men.
Lesley Nicol, who plays Mrs Patmore, accepted the award as she was joined by the rest of the cast on stage, saying: “We have been coming here for six years and have only encountered the most amazing kindness and generosity from American actors.
“To be nominated in this category is mind-blowing for us as a British show up against your TV royalty. It’s just phenomenal.”
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At last but does he not deserve an oscar too? SAGS is nothing compared to the golden globes and BAFTAS, It’s so disappointing to have a lot of outcry about this before giving these fantastic actors awards.