West Aspect Story star Rachel Zegler could also be going to the Oscars in spite of everything.
The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences has invited the younger star to be a presenter at this Sunday’s Oscars, Selection has confirmed, after Zegler revealed that she did not obtain a ticket to the present this previous weekend.
Zegler is at the moment in London filming Disney’s Snow White remake, during which she performs the title function. The film is deep into manufacturing, and the filming schedule must be adjusted in an effort to permit Zegler to attend the Oscars. The Academy has but to formally verify Zegler’s participation, because it does with different movie star presenters.
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West Aspect Story is up for seven Oscars, together with greatest image, director, sound, costume design, manufacturing design, cinematography and supporting actress, the place co-star Ariana DeBose is the closely favoured frontrunner.
On Sunday, Zegler revealed on Instagram that she hadn’t acquired a ticket to the Oscars and hoped for a “final minute miracle.”
“Idk y’all, I’ve tried all of it, however it does not appear to be taking place. I’ll root for West Aspect Story from my sofa and be pleased with the work we so tirelessly did three years in the past. I hope some final minute miracle happens and I can have fun our movie in particular person, however hey, that is the way it goes generally, I assume. Thanks for all of the shock and outrage — I am disenchanted too. However that is okay. So pleased with our film,” she wrote.
Many followers and celebrities rallied behind Zegler, urging the Oscars and Disney to get her a ticket. The actor, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her West Aspect Story starring function and seems in Snow White and Shazam: Fury of the Gods up subsequent, thanked everybody for the help in a while Sunday.
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“Recognize all of the help, I actually actually do,” Zegler wrote. “We dwell in such unprecedented occasions and plenty of work behind the scenes goes into making film magic occur [and] awards reveals alike… Let’s all simply respect the method and I will get off my cellphone.”
Selection‘s awards editor Clayton Davis defined why a serious star like Zegler ended up with no ticket, saying that COVID-19 precautions have lowered capability on the Oscars, however there are absolutely sufficient further plus-ones floating round to make room for her.
If Zegler accepts the Academy’s invitation, she’s going to be part of fellow presenters Elliot Web page, Invoice Murray, Jennifer Garner, Stephanie Beatriz, DJ Khaled, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, Shaun White, Daniel Kaluuya, Lupita Nyong’o, John Travolta, Mila Kunis, Naomi Scott, Wesley Snipes, Anthony Hopkins, Simu Liu, Uma Thurman, Rami Malek, Lily James, Ruth E. Carter and John Leguizamo would additionally current, alongside Kevin Costner, Girl Gaga, Youn Yuh-jung, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock and Zoë Kravitz.
The Oscars will happen on Monday, starting at 11am AEST.
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