The 2024 Writers Guild Awards were a night of celebration for writers in the entertainment industry, with ceremonies held in both New York and Los Angeles. Among the winners were American Fiction and The Holdovers, who took home awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay, respectively.
In the TV categories, The Bear was honored as Best Comedy Series, while Succession claimed the title of Best Drama Series. The Last of Us and Beef were also recognized for their writing in the categories of Best Writing for a New Series and Best Limited Series Writing.
The late slot of the WGA Awards on the awards calendar was humorously addressed by hosts Josh Gondelman and Niecy Nash-Betts, with Gondelman joking about being the headliner of all awards shows. The awards ceremony also took a moment to honor the members and leadership of IATSE, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, SAG-AFTRA, and American Federation of Musicians for their support during the 148-day writers strike in 2023.
In addition to the winners of the evening, Tony Gilroy received the Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement, while Ron Nyswaner received the Walter Bernstein Award. Acceptance speeches reflected on the challenges faced by writers in the industry and the solidarity that exists within the community.
Notable individuals such as Cord Jefferson, Walter Hill, and Drew Carey were also recognized for their contributions. The Writers Guild even took a playful jab at Carol Lombardini, the top negotiator representing studios and streamers during the strike, in a raucous and entertaining bit.
Overall, the 2024 Writers Guild Awards were a night to remember, highlighting the talent and resilience of writers in the entertainment industry.
