The Golden Globes ceremony progressed as Scarlett Johansson took the stage to present the first award of the evening. "I'm honored to present the first award tonight," she began. "Here are the five men nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture."
Scarlett then proceeded to introduce the nominees: Christian Bale for "The Fighter," Jeremy Renner for "The Town," Geoffrey Rush for "The King's Speech," Michael Douglas for "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," and finally, she announced, "the charming yet calm Lucas Knight from 'Inception.'"
As each nominee was mentioned, the audience applauded. The camera zoomed in on Lucas Knight, showing his colleague Andrew applauding and patting him on the back, before cutting to a shot of director Christopher Nolan.
"And the Golden Globe goes to..." Scarlett paused dramatically, then announced, "Christian Bale for 'The Fighter.'"
The crowd erupted in applause. The ceremony moved smoothly forward, announcing each category and its winner. During a brief intermission, Andrew was seen gathering himself next to Lucas.
"I'm going to be on stage next," Andrew said to Lucas.
Lucas smiled and wished him, "Good luck."
A short while later, Andrew headed backstage and soon appeared on stage as a presenter. He introduced "The Social Network," a film in which he had a role. However, midway through his speech, he stumbled over the word "inspiringly." The audience watched as he struggled momentarily before finally pronouncing it correctly.
Although visibly embarrassed, Andrew managed to feign confidence and reread the line smoothly. He even gave himself a round of applause, joined by scattered applause and cheers from the audience, to which he responded, "Thank you. I appreciate the support."
The camera then cut to the director of "The Social Network," who chuckled at Andrew's recovery.
After his presentation, Andrew exited the stage as clips from "The Social Network," nominated for Best Motion Picture - Drama, played on.
The next presenters, Alec Baldwin and Jennifer Lopez, took the stage to announce the nominees and the ultimate winner for "Best Original Song - Motion Picture."
As clips from the films played in the background, the narrator introduced the nominees: "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" from Burlesque by Cher and Diane Warren; "Coming Home" from Country Strong by Tom Douglas, Tom Verges, and Lindsey; and "There's a Place for Us" from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by Carrie Underwood, David Hodges, and Hilary Lindsey.
The audience applauded after each nomination was announced.
Then, as the LED screen transitioned to scenes from "Inception," the song "Fix You" began to play. The narrator then announced, "Lucas Knight with 'Fix You' from 'Inception.'"
The crowd responded with their usual enthusiasm, clapping warmly. The camera captured Lucas looking around and nodding, acknowledging the applause with gratitude.
The scenes then shifted to the film "127 Hours," where "The Scientist" performed by Lucas Knight filled the air. As Lucas appeared on the screen again, the audience applauded, but songwriters and music producers looked on with mixed feelings. Despite recognizing the song's beauty, they were skeptical about Lucas's role in composing it, especially after hearing Ricky Gervais mention that Lucas was the son of an influential director.
Alec Baldwin then took the stage to announce the winner: "And the Golden Globe goes to... 'You Haven't Seen the Last of Me' from Burlesque!"
Lucas's fans, watching from home, were surprised and disappointed, having hoped for his victory. This sentiment was compounded by a growing suspicion among viewers that the Golden Globes favored certain nominees, particularly as "The Social Network" won "Best Original Score - Motion Picture" shortly after being nominated in three other categories, including "Best Motion Picture - Drama."
As the evening progressed, more categories were announced. Attention returned to "The Social Network" when its director triumphed in the "Best Director" category, prevailing over other esteemed directors like Christopher Nolan, Danny Boyle, Darren Aronofsky, and David O. Russell.
The Golden Globes continued for about an hour, with actors and actresses winning awards across various categories during the breaks.
Lucas gave Andrew a pat on the shoulder and said, "Well, I'm off."
"Where are you going?" Andrew asked, concerned Lucas might be upset about not winning the awards for which he was nominated.
Lucas just smiled. "I'm about to go on stage to present 'Inception', just like you did..."
Hearing this, Andrew returned the gesture. "Good luck, and try not to stutter like I did."
Lucas chuckled softly and headed backstage. As he walked, staff guided him through the bustling area where he spotted several familiar celebrities. He noticed Jimmy Fallon engaged in conversation with others, and then there was Ricky Gervais, who grinned upon seeing him.
Lucas took a seat near Ricky. Approaching with a beer in hand, Ricky offered, "You want a drink?"
Lucas smiled and politely declined, "No, thank you."
Ricky nodded, acknowledging the sensitive topic. "I hope you don't mind me spilling the beans about your background like that."
Lucas shook his head, dismissing the concern. "It's totally fine. I knew it wouldn't stay under wraps forever."
Ricky glanced around, then leaned in closer, lowering his voice. "Don't you think this whole event is a bit of a sham?"
"I'm sorry?" Lucas responded, clearly taken aback.
Ricky took a sip of his drink and continued, "Haven't you noticed? You didn't win the award despite being nominated twice for Best Original Song. And who won? Dianne, with her cheesy pop song. Doesn't it seem a bit off to you?"
Lucas was stunned to see Ricky's candid demeanor, realizing that the beer might be loosening his tongue. "Well..."
Ricky chuckled, unbothered. "Come on, this whole thing is rigged. Who's sweeping the awards tonight? 'The Social Network'? Seems like the Hollywood Foreign Press has its favorites, doesn't it?"
Lucas couldn't help but chuckle at Ricky's blunt remarks.
"What do you think? Am I right? The Hollywood Foreign Press is just dying to curry favor with Mark, haha. They're after that billionaire's money," Ricky said with a laugh.
Lucas let out a soft laugh in response.
Just then, the narrator's voice filled the room, "Welcome back to the 68th Golden Globe Awards, and now let's welcome—"
At that cue, a staff member gestured to Lucas. Ricky gave him a supportive pat on the back, saying, "Go on."
Lucas adjusted his suit and made his way to the stage as the narrator introduced him, "the star of the film 'Inception', Lucas Knight."
The crowd erupted in applause as Lucas stepped into the spotlight. He cleared his throat and began his speech:
"Good evening, everyone. It's truly an honor to stand before you tonight, not only as a nominee but also to present 'Inception'—a film that has touched audiences worldwide. 'Inception' is more than just a movie; it's an exploration of the mind that challenges our perceptions of reality, and I'm proud to be a part of this remarkable journey. My profound experience on this film owes much to our brilliant director, Christopher Nolan."
The crowd erupted in applause when Lucas mentioned "brilliant director," and the camera panned to Nolan in the audience, capturing his appreciative smile.
"That's right, he is the 'best director' for me," Lucas continued, emphasizing "Best Director" with a knowing tone that resonated with the audience, sparking laughter and nods of agreement from those who caught the implied message.
Lucas then added, "His vision and dedication transformed this extraordinary project into a monumental success, approaching a billion at the box office. Thank you, Chris, for your incredible craftsmanship and for pushing us all to excel. Thank you."
As Lucas concluded, the screen behind him lit up with clips from 'Inception', highlighting his character, Arthur, prominently. The audience continued to applauding for both the film and Nolan's directorial prowess.
After Lucas's presentation, the Golden Globes ceremony continued. The evening progressed to one of the night's most anticipated categories, "Best Motion Picture - Drama." The award went to "The Social Network," which edged out competitors including "Inception," "The Fighter," "The King's Speech," and "Black Swan."
Soon after, the nominees for "Best Performance in a Motion Picture - Drama" were announced. Lucas Knight, one of the hopefuls, watched as the award was presented to Colin Firth for his role in "The King's Speech."
Lucas, though visibly disappointed, joined in the applause. Despite being nominated across three different categories, including a double nomination in "Best Original Song," he hadn't secured a single award that evening. His frustration was palpable, yet he maintained his composure, reflecting both the highs and lows of the night.