Summary

• Da'Vine Joy Randolph has had a successful award season with 36 wins for her role in The Holdovers, solidifying her rising career.
• Randolph's films, Shadow Force and Bride Hard, will showcase her range in different genres as she continues to excel in acting.
• The character of Mary Lamb highlighted Randolph's talent in The Holdovers, setting the stage for more promising roles and future awards.

The Holdovers star Da'Vine Joy Randolph has added a SAG Award to her ever-growing list of achievements—but what's next for this clearly talented actor? Starring alongside Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa, Randolph left quite a mark with her performance in the 2023 comedy drama. Her role as Mary Lamb drove the emotional impact of The Holdovers home, rightfully earning her dozens of awards during the 2023 to 2024 award season. Naturally, this means that Randolph's career is on an upward trajectory, with more promising movies to come.

The Holdovers is far from the beginning of Randolph's career. She first gained recognition for her performance in the 2012 Broadway production of Ghost, for which she was nominated for a Tony. From there, Randolph appeared in a spattering of films, but it was her performances in Dolomite Is My Name (2020) and Only Murders in the Building (2022) that earned her the most recognition in Award circles. That is, of course, until 2023's The Holdovers, which has earned Randolph a whopping 36 wins so far, including the 2024 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance from an Actress in a ing Role.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Has 2 New Movies Confirmed After The Holdovers

Now that Randolph has claimed many of the most prestigious awards in her category, with her eyes set promisingly on the 2024 Academy Awards, it's time to look forward to what is next for the actor. Thoough little is known about the specifics thus far, the The Holdovers star has two films in the works, both of which will be highly different from her most recent role—Shadow Force and Bride Hard.

Shadow Force, directed and co-written by Joe Carnahan, is an action thriller starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy. The film will follow a husband and wife who must go on the road with their son to avoid being killed by their shadow ops former employer. Bride Hard, on the other hand, is an action comedy film directed by Simon West and starring Rebel Wilson. Wilson will play a secret agent maid-of-honor who must jump into action when her best friend's wedding is taken hostage by mercenaries. So far, nothing is known of Randolph's roles in these films.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph's 2023-2024 Awards Success For The Holdovers Explained

Given the lack of information regarding Randolph's roles in her two films after The Holdovers, it's likely that these are more ing parts. However, after the actor's massively successful 2023 to 2024 award season, she is sure to land more prominent or leading roles going forward. The 2024 SAG Awards granted Randolph her 36th win for her role in The Holdovers, with her major wins including the following:

Randolph's character in The Holdovers perfectly demonstrated to audiences and critics what she is capable of, and this is reflected in her recent award wins. The character of Mary Lamb served as the solid foundation of the film, both relatable and sympathetic—a powerful example of what grief can look like and how this can result in steadfast for others. Overall, she was a superbly written character, but it took a skilled actor to bring this to the screen without getting in the way. If Randolph can bring this to future roles, more awards are sure to follow.