Overview
- The Sinners actor arrived at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood wearing prosthetic, blood-stained fangs.
- He paired the teeth with a cream dinner jacket, black trousers, pleated white shirt, sunglasses and polished dress shoes.
- O’Connell portrays Remmick, a centuries-old Irish vampire in the 1932 Mississippi–set period horror drama.
- Outlets reported that Sinners led the 2026 Oscars nominations with a record 16 nods and HELLO! said the film won four awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Director for Ryan Coogler.
- Fans reacted strongly on social platforms, with his red-carpet look trending as viewers praised the in-character choice.