The Academy has announced its first batch of presenters. They are set out in the press release below. Included in the list are last year’s Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali), last year’s Best Supporting Actress (Viola Davis), and last year’s Best Actress (Emma Stone). It has already been announced that Casey Affleck will not return to present, meaning we now have all of last year’s available winners presenting. In addition, we have nine other presenters listed, a diverse set.
Of the twelve, four are black, eight are women, one of whom is transgender, and one is Pakistani. Tom Holland is the only white guy on the list. There are no Native American, Asian, Hispanic, or gay presenters on this list. It is already one of the most diverse the Academy has had, so we’ll see if that trend continues and representation of other minorities are represented.
90TH OSCARSยฎ FIRST SLATE OF PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED
MAHERSHALA ALI, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, VIOLA DAVIS, LAURA DERN, JENNIFER GARNER, GRETA GERWIG, TIFFANY HADDISH, TOM HOLLAND, KUMAIL NANJIANI, MARGOT ROBBIE, EMMA STONE AND DANIELA VEGA
LOS ANGELES, CA โ Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced the first slate of presenters for the 90th Oscarsยฎ telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live Sunday, March 4, on the ABC Television Network.
The presenters, including past Oscarยฎ winners and nominees, are Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Holland, Kumail Nanjiani, Margot Robbie, Emma Stone and Daniela Vega.
โWhether returning to the Oscars stage, or gracing it for the first time, each of these artists bring their own distinguishing and energetic appeal,โ said De Luca and Todd. โTheir contributions will make for an unforgettable evening.โ
Ali won an Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role for โMoonlightโ (2016). His credits also include the Oscar-nominated film โHidden Figuresโ (2016), โFree State of Jonesโ (2016), โThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay โ Part 2โ (2015) and โThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay โ Part 1โ (2014). Ali will next appear in โAlita: Battle Angel,โ โGreen Bookโ and โSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.โ
Boseman starred in the Oscar-nominated film โMarshallโ (2017) and currently stars as the title character in โBlack Pantherโ (2018). His credits also include โCaptain America: Civil Warโ (2016), โMessage from the Kingโ (2016), โGet on Upโ (2014) and โ42โ (2013). Boseman will next appear in โAvengers: Infinity War.โ
Davis won an Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role for โFencesโ (2016). Additionally, she garnered an Actress in a Leading Role nomination for โThe Helpโ (2011) and an Actress in a Supporting Role nomination for โDoubtโ (2008). Her other credits include the Oscar-winning films โSuicide Squadโ (2016), โSyrianaโ (2005) and โTrafficโ (2000) as well as the Oscar-nominated โPrisonersโ (2013), โExtremely Loud & Incredibly Closeโ (2011) and โFar from Heavenโ (2002). Davis will next appear in โWidows.โ
Dern was Oscar-nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role for โWildโ (2014) and Actress in a Leading Role for โRambling Roseโ (1991). Currently, she appears in the Oscar-nominated โStar Wars: Episode VIII โ The Last Jediโ (2017). Additionally, Dernโs credits include โDownsizingโ (2017), โWilsonโ (2017), โThe Founderโ (2016), โ99 Homesโ (2014), โThe Fault in Our Starsโ (2014) and โThe Masterโ (2012).
Garnerโs credits include the Oscar-winning films โDallas Buyers Clubโ (2013) and โJunoโ (2007) as well as the Oscar-nominated โCatch Me If You Canโ (2002). Her feature credits also include โMiracles from Heavenโ (2016), โMen, Women & Childrenโ (2014) and โ13 Going on 30โ (2004). She will next appear in โLove, Simonโ and โPeppermint.โ
Gerwig is Oscar-nominated for Achievement in Directing and Original Screenplay for โLady Birdโ (2017). As an actor, she appeared in the Oscar-nominated films โ20th Century Womenโ (2016) and โJackieโ (2016).
Haddish currently stars in โGirls Tripโ (2017). Recent film credits also include โKeanuโ (2016). She will next appear in โNight Schoolโ and โThe Oath.โ
Hollandโs recent credits include the title role in โSpider-Man: Homecomingโ (2017). Additionally, he appeared in โThe Current Warโ (2017), โCaptain America: Civil Warโ (2016) and โThe Lost City of Zโ (2016). Holland will next appear in โAvengers: Infinity Warโ and โChaos Walking.โ
Nanjiani is Oscar-nominated for Original Screenplay (shared with Emily V. Gordon) for โThe Big Sickโ (2017). Nanjiani also starred in the film. His additional feature acting credits include โFist Fightโ (2017), โThe Late Bloomerโ (2016) and โMike and Dave Need Wedding Datesโ (2016) as well as lending his voice to โThe Lego Ninjago Movieโ (2017).
Robbie is Oscar-nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for โI, Tonyaโ (2017), for which she also served as a producer. Additionally, she appeared in the Oscar-winning film โSuicide Squadโ (2016) and the Oscar-nominated โThe Wolf of Wall Streetโ (2013). Robbieโs credits also include โThe Legend of Tarzanโ (2016) and โWhiskey Tango Foxtrotโ (2016). She will next appear in โMary Queen of Scots.โ
Stone won an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for โLa La Landโ (2016). Additionally, she garnered an Actress in a Supporting Role nomination for โBirdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)โ (2014). Stoneโs credits also include the Oscar-winning film โThe Helpโ (2011) and the Oscar-nominated animated feature โThe Croodsโ (2013). She has also appeared in โBattle of the Sexesโ (2017), โThe Amazing Spider-Man 2โ (2014), โGangster Squadโ (2013), โThe Amazing Spider-Manโ (2012), โCrazy, Stupid, Love.โ (2011), โEasy Aโ (2010) and โZombielandโ (2009). She will next appear in โThe Favourite.โ
Vega stars in the Oscar-nominated film โA Fantastic Womanโ (2017). She is an opera singer and stage actress in Chile.
The 90th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatreยฎ at Hollywood & Highland Centerยฎ in Hollywood, and will be broadcast live on the ABC Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The Oscars, produced by De Luca and Todd and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, also will be televised in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Additionally, โThe Oscars: All Accessโ live stream from the red carpet and backstage will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Oscar.com.
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