‘Oppenheimer’, which stars Cillian Murphy in the titular role, dominated the award ceremony as it won the honours for best cast, as well as statues for Cillian Murphy’s lead performance and Robert Downey Jr.’s supporting work, reports ‘Variety’.

The drama about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb was an unexpected box office hit last summer and is considered a top contender for next month’s Academy Awards.

As per ‘Variety’, the cast of ‘Succession’ was named best ensemble in a drama series for successfully pulling off their final season of familial power-grabbing and back-stabbing, while ‘The Bear’, which gives an insight into the restaurant life, earned a best comedy series ensemble prize.

During the ceremony many of the winners spoke frankly about the struggles and sacrifices that characterise a life in the arts.

‘The Crown’ star Elizabeth Debicki won the leading actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Princess Diana, while Pedro Pascal was a surprise winner for his performance as the survivor of a zombie apocalypse in ‘The Last of Us’.

‘Succession’ stars Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook had been heavily favoured to win, and even Pascal seemed stunned by his victory. “I’m a little drunk,” he said. “I thought I could get drunk”.

Debicki also admitted that she did not expect to hear her name being called and hadn’t prepared a speech. Other winners felt preordained. Jeremy Allen White, who plays the brilliant and troubled chef at the centre of ‘The Bear’ was named best actor in a comedy series for a second consecutive year.

Ayo Edebiri won best leading actress in a comedy for her role as a sous-chef with larger culinary aspirations.

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: ‘Oppenheimer’

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Lily Gladstone for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Robert Downey Jr. for ‘Oppenheimer’

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for ‘The Holdovers’

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: ‘Succession’

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: ‘The Bear’

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Pedro Pascal for ‘The Last of Us’

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki for ‘The Crown’

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Ayo Edebiri for ‘The Bear’

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Brett Goldstein: Jeremy Allen White for ‘The Bear’

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Ali Wong for ‘Beef’

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Steven Yeun for ‘Beef’

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: ‘The Last of Us’

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’

Courtesy Media Group: IANS