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Netflix campaigns entire La bola negra principal cast in supporting Oscar races

By The Likely · Updated Sep 29, 7:03 AM ET · Drawn from 8 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

On September 24, reports revealed Netflix will promote the entire principal cast of Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's La bola negra in supporting acting categories. The roster includes newcomer Guitarricadelafuente alongside Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close.

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How we got here

  1. La bola negra had its Canadian premiere at TIFF in Toronto. Tiff
  2. Netflix decided to promote the principal cast in supporting categories. Hollywoodreporter
  3. The film opened theatrically in Spain. Screendaily
  4. A profile covered Guitarricadelafuente's acting debut and his praise for Penélope Cruz. Es
  5. Netflix planned a streaming release in the United States and Canada. Netflix
  6. The Academy scheduled the announcement of the 99th Oscars nominations. Oscars
  7. Scheduled date of the 99th Oscars ceremony. Oscars

What's likely next

  1. La bola negra is scheduled to open theatrically in New York City and Los Angeles.
  2. The film is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix in the United States and Canada.
  3. The Academy is scheduled to announce the 99th Oscars nominations.
  4. The 99th Oscars ceremony is scheduled to take place.

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