In an under-the-radar move that will delight many in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has added a new category to the Academy Awards.
Beginning with the 98th Oscars in 2026, an achievement in Casting Oscar will be handed out for the first time. This is a delight to the 160-member Casting Directors branch of the Academy which was formed in 2013 and has never had its own award.
READ MORE: Billie Eilish and Ludwig Göransson win Grammys for “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” In a statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang noted, “Casting directors play an essential role in filmmaking, and as the Academy evolves, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines that we recognize and celebrate.
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