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Critics Choice Awards 2025 took place at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar on 8 February 2025. The ceremony was initially postponed due to the fires in Los Angeles. Host Chelsea Handler acknowledged the struggles faced by the city and the country.
She spoke about the importance of entertainment as a distraction in difficult times. The night experienced some notable wins and memorable speeches from actors and filmmakers.
Colin Farrell won the award as the Best Actor in the category of Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. The award was given for his part as Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot in The Penguin. This part, which was a spin-off of The Batman, showed that he could play a dark and complicated person.
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Colin's win at the Critics Choice Awards 2025 is important: Here are possible reasons
Colin Farrell's Critics Choice Award 2025 win is significant for many reasons. First, it displays his acting versatility beyond movies and TV. He became famous for playing Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot in The Penguin and winning the Best Actor award.
Second, Farrell's win makes The Penguin makes it one of the best shows of 2024.
Lastly, his acceptance speech had a personal touch. Thanking the first responders and the Los Angeles Fire Department, resonated with the audience and showed his kind-heartedness to the crowd.
Critics Choice Awards 2025: Looking into Colin Farrell’s acceptance speech
During Colin Farrell's acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards 2025, he began with a light-hearted comment, saying, “Well, thank you, critics – and I haven't always felt that!” He then turned his attention to the series’ team.
Apart from that, he acknowledged the makeup department, producers, and directors for their work on The Penguin. However, the most poignant moment came when he honored and expressed gratitude for the first responders.
He stated,
“Of course, like many people in this room - everyone, I imagine, in this room - my deepest debt of gratitude tonight goes out to the first responders and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Thank you all so much.”
Farrell emphasized how easy it is to overlook their daily work until crises arise. He ended with a personal shout-out to actress Kathy Bates, humorously adding, "Where's Kathy Bates in the room? Where are you?" He concluded by playfully seeking out Kathy Bates in the audience.
Colin's role in The Penguin
Colin Farrell plays Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot in The Penguin. Cobblepot used to be a driver but now owns a club and wants to be a mob boss. The series picks up after the events of The Batman and follows Cobblepot's fight to take over the Falcone crime family while facing off against rivals like Sofia Falcone, a serial killer who kills people.
He gives a performance that seems a unique mix of James Gandolfini and Robert De Niro. His Oz is very much like Machiavelli, with an air of desperation and funny mistakes in his plans. In a performance that is anything but ordinary, Farrell gives the character a new life by making him vulnerable and ambitious.
Career highlights and versatility of Colin Farrell
Over two decades of career, Colin Farrell has shown his incredible adaptability in several genres. Early on, he was well-known for his performance in Tigerland (2000), then rose to be a Hollywood leading man with movies including Minority Report (2002) and Miami Vice (2006).
From his action-packed roles like in S.W.A.T. (2003) to more subdued performances like In Bruges (2008) and The Lobster (2015), Farrell is renowned for fluidly shifting between them.
His spectrum includes television. He notably starred in True Detective (2015) and The Penguin (2024), for which he received the Critics Choice Awards 2025. Both Golden Globes as well as an Academy Award nomination, he had received for his portrayal of challenging characters, following a mix of comedy and depth.
From historical figures to eccentric characters, Farrell's dedication to redefining himself with every role has helped him win Critics Choice Awards 2025 as well.
The Penguin is available to stream on Prime Video.
