The Academy Awards are going to be a little different this year.
For the first time in 30 years, the Oscars will be without a main host for the event.
While the decision was borne out of controversy, it offers the opportunity for the Oscars to welcome many newcomers to its stage.
And so, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be getting by with a little help from its friends in the industry on the 24th of February.
The first batch of presenters has now been announced and includes Awkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lopez, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Amandla Stenberg, Charlize Theron, Tessa Thompson, and Constance Wu.
“The Oscar nominees have generated tremendous worldwide attention through their captivating stories, achievements and performances,” producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss said in a statement. “We want to give the public an opportunity to once again experience the moments that have moved us all. It is a celebration of our universal love of movies.”
In addition, the important “In Memoriam” section will be accompanied by a performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
The 91st Academy Awards will take place on February 24th .
