The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced a stacked list of presenters who will be taking the stage to introduce the Best Picture nominees.
Chef José Andrés, Dana Carvey, Queen Latifah, Congressman John Lewis, Diego Luna, Tom Morello, Mike Myers, Trevor Noah, Amandla Stenberg, Barbra Streisand andSerena Williamswill present nominees during the ceremony.
The eleven presenters join the list of talent already announced to take the stage and present awards.
Elsie Fisher,Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry,Michael B. Jordan,Michael Keaton,Helen Mirren, John Mulaney,Tyler Perry,Pharrell Williams,Krysten Ritter,Paul Ruddand Michelle Yeoh were all added to the list of presenters on Tuesday, just days before Sunday’s show.
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Awkwafina,Daniel Craig,Chris Evans,Tina Fey,Whoopi Goldberg,Brie Larson,Jennifer Lopez,Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph,Amandla Stenberg,Charlize Theron,Tessa ThompsonandConstance Wuwere previously announced in the first round of presenters.
Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Philharmonic will score this year’s “In Memoriam” segment, and all five best original song nominees, includingLady GagaandBradley Cooper, will perform throughout the night as well.
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RomaandThe Favouritehead intothe Oscarswith themost nominations, with each film earning 10 nods. They’ll face off in the Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture categories.
Rounding out the Best Picture nominees:Black Panther,BlacKkKlansman,Bohemian Rhapsody,Green Book,A Star Is BornandVice.Black Panthermarks thefirst superhero filmto be nominated for the top prize.
The 91st Annual Academy Awards will air live Feb. 24 on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
