Alexandra Daddario and Ross Butler Named Ambassadors for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
Alexandra Daddario and Ross Butler Named Ambassadors
for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
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SAG Awards® Ceremony will be Simulcast Live Sunday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on TNT & TBS and Available Next Day on HBO Max
LOS ANGELES (February 15, 2022) – Alexandra Daddario and Ross Butler have been named Ambassadors for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®. The SAG Awards® will be nationally simulcast LIVE on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and will be available the following day on HBO Max.
SAG Awards Ambassadors are actors who exemplify the utmost values of the profession and are positive role models for the next generation of performers. These individuals actively use their platform to advocate for humanitarian and public service endeavors. In this special role, Daddario and Butler will present on the show, and provide viewers with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the ceremony. The Ambassadors will also participate in various SAG Awards pre-show events, including an inaugural private dinner hosted by presenting sponsor Campari at SAG Awards executive chef Curtis Stone’s Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant.
Alexandra Daddario garnered critical, fan and viral attention with her breakout role in the first season of Emmy-nominated HBO series, True Detective, alongside Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. She starred in the Warner Bros/New Line epic summer blockbuster, San Andreas, opposite Dwayne Johnson, and recently starred alongside Connie Britton and Sydney Sweeney in the HBO limited series The White Lotus. Daddario is an ambassador for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and Care.org, where she is also a member of CARE’s Global Advisory Council with a mission of working around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. A New York City native, she currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Daddario can be found on social media as @alexandradaddario on Instagram and @AADaddario on Twitter.
Ross Butler is well-known for his role as ‘Trevor’ in the wildly successful Netflix franchise, To All The Boys, opposite Noah Centineo and Lana Condor. He starred in the Netflix original television series, 13 Reasons Why, one of the streaming service’s most popular offerings overall. Other notable credits include: the CW hit teen drama, Riverdale, the DC hit superhero film Shazam!, and the Disney Channel family comedy, K.C. Undercover in which he starred opposite Zendaya. In addition to his thriving acting career, Butler is known for his outspoken views on the portrayal of Asian-Americans in stereotypical roles and the outstanding need to have nuance in representation within the industry. He continues to break the norms of culturally specific narratives with the hopes of diversifying and paving the way for future generations. The Singapore-born, Virginia-raised actor currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Butler can be found on social media as @rossbutler on Instagram and Twitter.
About the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, presented by SAG-AFTRA with Screen Actors Guild Awards, LLC will be produced by Avalon Harbor Entertainment, Inc. and will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. For the latest updates, follow the SAG Awards® on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok), online at sagawards.org, and join the conversation by using the official hashtag #sagawards.
About TBS
TBS, a WarnerMedia brand, is a top-rated destination for television among young adults and known for escapist, lean-in entertainment, featuring smart, imaginative stories with heart and comedic edge. From scripted comedy series to late-night shows, game shows, and animated programming, TBS' Originals slate is comprised of some of the most popular shows on cable — “AEW: Dynamite,” “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses,” "Miracle Workers," "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," "American Dad!" and "Chad," along with upcoming series “Kill the Orange-Faced Bear”. The network's slate of premium unscripted series includes "Go-Big Show," "Wipeout," "Friday Night Vibes," and "The Cube," along with upcoming series “Rat in the Kitchen,” "The Big D,” and “Stupid Pet Tricks”. TBS' lineup also includes comedy hits like "Young Sheldon" and "The Big Bang Theory," and classic sitcom favorite "Friends," blockbuster movies, and live event coverage of Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and "ELEAGUE," WarnerMedia's eSports gaming competition. Website: www.tbs.com
About TNT
TNT, a WarnerMedia brand, is watched by more people than any other cable network and known for big, lean-forward television that gives viewers the best seat in the house for electrifying stories, dynamic characters and thrilling events. TNT is home to some of television's most popular original series including "Snowpiercer,” "Animal Kingdom,” and big-ticket movies. TNT is expanding its programming to include premium unscripted with the docuseries “Rich & Shameless,” “Rhodes to the Top,” and "Shaq Life." TNT also presents primetime specials and sports coverage, including Inside the NBA, the NHL, NBA and NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships and the professional wrestling league All Elite Wrestling (AEW), which has exploded onto the scene with "AEW: Rampage" and the AEW specials “Battle of the Belts”. Website: www.tntdrama.com