SAG honors local talent
Locals Amy Poehler (Burlington) and Louis C.K. (Newton) are first-time SAG nominees this year for their shows “Parks and Recreation” and “Louie.” C.K. has also appeared on “Parks” as a love interest for Poehler. (Chris Haston/NBC)
The Screen Actors Guild nominees are out, and there are some locals on the list. Ben Affleck and his “Argo” cast are up for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. Alan Arkin is up for outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role for “Argo.” Burlington’s Amy Poehler is up for “Parks and Recreation” for the first time, as is Newton’s Louis C.K. for “Louie.” And locals John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, and B.J. Novak are up for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series for “The Office,” in its last season.
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