Oscars Announce , New Category for 2026.
The new category was revealed by the Board
of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences on Feb. 8, 'ET' reports. .
In 2026, an Oscar for
achievement in casting
will be awarded. .
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, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and
Academy President Janet Yang, via press release.
We congratulate our Casting Directors
Branch members on this exciting
milestone and for their commitment
and diligence throughout this process, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and
Academy President Janet Yang, via press release.
On behalf of the members of the Casting
Directors Branch, we'd like to thank the
Board of Governors, the Awards Committee
and Academy leadership for their support, Academy Casting Directors Branch governors Richard Hicks,
Kim Taylor-Coleman and Debra Zane, via press release.
This award is a deserved acknowledgment
of our casting directors' exceptional
talents and a testament to the
dedicated efforts of our branch, Academy Casting Directors Branch governors Richard Hicks,
Kim Taylor-Coleman and Debra Zane, via press release.
Eligibility and voting rules
will be revealed in April 2025.
The last time that the Oscars added a new category was in 2001, 'ET' reports. .
That category was best animated feature