Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson is poised to make history at the upcoming Oscars ceremony while simultaneously completing music for some of Hollywood's most anticipated films. Göransson, who works from his studio in Los Angeles, is nominated for two Academy Awards for his work on the film "Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler. If he wins both awards, he would become the Swedish artist with the most Oscars, surpassing Ingrid Bergman's record of three.
Despite the potential record, Göransson reportedly downplays the importance of the awards, stating "It's not so important for me." The composer is currently finishing music for two major upcoming films: Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated "Odyssey" and Jon Favreau's "The Mandalorian and Grogu," the film adaptation of the popular Star Wars series.
It's not so important for me.
Göransson's nominations are for the score of "Sinners," a horror film set in the American South 100 years ago, and for the song "I lied to you" from the same film, which he co-wrote with Raphael Saadiq. The composer already has two Oscars for his work on "Black Panther" (2018) and "Oppenheimer" (2023).
The Swedish composer has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after musicians, working with top directors including Nolan, Favreau, and Coogler. He described his approach to working with major filmmakers, saying "All of it is based on being easy to work with in some way. You have to still have your integrity, but you also have to always be someone they want to go back to."
All of it is based on being easy to work with in some way. You have to still have your integrity, but you also have to always be someone they want to go back to.