Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson ‘test positive for COVID’ and will miss Critics’ Choice Awards

Banshees of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are reportedly missing out on the Critics’ Choice Awards after testing positive for COVID-19.

The news was announced by Variety Culture & Events editor Marc Malkin in a Tweeter published on Saturday evening, but he did not cite a specific source.

Colin, 46, is up for the Best Actor gong for his performance in The Banshees of Inisherin while Brendan, 67, will compete in the Best Supporting Actor category.

Report: Banshees of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell, 46, and Brendan Gleeson, 67, reportedly miss Critics' Choice Awards after testing positive for COVID-19; the pair seen in November

Report: Banshees of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell, 46, and Brendan Gleeson, 67, reportedly miss Critics’ Choice Awards after testing positive for COVID-19; the pair seen in November

‘Here we go again. Just confirmed that #colinfarrell and #brendongleeson will not be at the #CriticsChoiceAwards tomorrow as they both tested positive for COVID,’ Malkin’s Twitter post read.

Days before, Jamie Lee Curtis, 64 – nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for Everything Everywhere All at Once – revealed she would be skipping the ceremony after contracting the virus.

Colin, Brendan and Jamie Lee were all in attendance at Tuesday’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony, where Colin won Best Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy gong for her acclaimed role in The Banshees of Inisherin.

Farrell plays an Irish drinking buddy in the dark tragicomedy, which centers on two lifelong friends who hit a stalemate when Brendan Gleeson’s character – a brooding folk musician – abruptly ends their relationship.

Sad news: The news was confirmed by Variety Culture & Events editor Marc Malkin in a tweet posted on Saturday evening; the pair seen in October

Sad news: The news was confirmed by Variety Culture & Events editor Marc Malkin in a tweet posted on Saturday evening; the pair seen in October

Curtis absent: A few days before, Jamie Lee Curtis - who is also one of the nominees of the evening - revealed that she would be skipping the ceremony after contracting the virus; seen tuesday

Curtis absent: A few days before, Jamie Lee Curtis – who is also one of the nominees of the evening – revealed that she would be skipping the ceremony after contracting the virus; seen tuesday

Golden Globes victory: Colin, Brendan and Jamie Lee were all present at Tuesday's Golden Globe Awards ceremony, where Colin won the Best Actor gong

Golden Globes victory: Colin, Brendan and Jamie Lee were all present at Tuesday’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony, where Colin won the Best Actor gong

The Banshees of Inisherin was nominated in a multitude of categories at the Critics’ Choice Awards, racking up a grand total of nine nominations.

The film is a top contender in the Best Picture race and Colin remains a favorite in the Best Actor category.

Barry Keoghan is nominated alongside Brendan for Best Supporting Actor, while Kerry Condon is up for Best Supporting Actress.

The film’s writer-director Martin McDonagh is nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Director, while its entire cast was nominated for Best Ensemble.

But the film and its stars face fierce competition from other critical darlings such as Tár, Elvis, The Whale, The Fabelmans and Everything Everywhere All at Once.

The Banshees of Inisherin: Farrell plays an Irish drinking buddy in the dark tragicomedy, which centers on two lifelong friends who hit a stalemate when Brendan Gleeson's character ¿ a brooding folk musician ¿ abruptly ends their relationship

The Banshees of Inisherin: Farrell plays an Irish drinking buddy in the dark tragicomedy, which centers on two lifelong friends who hit a stalemate when Brendan Gleeson’s character – a brooding folk musician – abruptly ends their relationship

Big contender: The film was nominated in a host of categories at the Critics' Choice Awards, racking up a grand total of nine nominations

Big contender: The film was nominated in a host of categories at the Critics’ Choice Awards, racking up a grand total of nine nominations

Acclaimed partnership: Farrell remains a favorite in the Best Actor category while Gleeson is in the running for Best Supporting Actor

Acclaimed partnership: Farrell remains a favorite in the Best Actor category while Gleeson is in the running for Best Supporting Actor

In his Golden Globes acceptance speech, Colin spoke of the overwhelming critical acclaim the film has received, which sees him reunite with his In Bruges co-star Brendan Gleeson.

Colin said, “Working on this film, I never expect films to work or find an audience and when they do, it shocks me.” I am horrified by what has happened over the past two months, in an exciting way.

The Banshees of Inisherin also won Best Picture – Musical/Comedy and Best Screenplay for writer-director Martin McDonagh, whom Farrell praised in his speech.

“Martin Mcdonagh,” he said, “I owe you so much man.”

Colin then showered Gleeson with love, saying, “Brendan, I love you so much. I love you so much.’

His golden moment: In his Golden Globes acceptance speech, Colin spoke of critical acclaim

His golden moment: In his Golden Globes acceptance speech, Colin spoke of the “shocking” critical acclaim the film received, saying the response “horrified” him “in a way exciting”.

Lots of love: Farrell then showered Gleeson with love in his Golden Globes speech, saying:

Lots of love: Farrell then showered Gleeson with love in his Golden Globes speech, saying: ‘Brendan, I love you so much. I love you so much’

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