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On Tuesday, April 21, Variety reported that the movie's puppeteer James Ortiz, who portrays the alien character Rocky in the movie, is eligible for awards consideration at the 2027 Oscars and 2027 Actor Awards.
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Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
In addition, his work is eligible for the Actor Awards, where puppeteers fall under SAG-AFTRA jurisdiction, which the organization confirmed to his representatives.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Trump is reckless and has surrounded himself with puppeteers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Rocky is a physical puppet operated by a team of puppeteers, which gives the character a real sense of presence on screen.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
In addition, his work is eligible for the Actor Awards, where puppeteers fall under SAG-AFTRA jurisdiction, which the organization confirmed to his representatives.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Trump is reckless and has surrounded himself with puppeteers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Rocky is a physical puppet operated by a team of puppeteers, which gives the character a real sense of presence on screen.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Puppeteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppeteer. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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puppeteer
noun
pup·pe·teer
ˌpəp-ə-ˈti(ə)r 
: one who works puppets
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