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[02/16/17 - 07:02 AM]
Amy Adams, Riz Ahmed, Javier Bardem, John Cho, Dwayne Johnson, Felicity Jones, Leslie Mann, Janelle Monae, David Oyelowo, Emma Stone and Charlize Theron to Present at The Oscars(R)
"No matter who you are or where you live, movies bring us together," said Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd. "Through indelible, fearless performances these extraordinary actors help make it happen. We are thrilled to welcome them to the 89th Oscars stage."

[via press release from ABC]

AMY ADAMS, RIZ AHMED, JAVIER BARDEM, JOHN CHO, DWAYNE JOHNSON, FELICITY JONES, LESLIE MANN, JANELLE MONÁE, DAVID OYELOWO, EMMA STONE AND CHARLIZE THERON

11 More Stars Set to Present at 89th Oscars(R)

Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced the third slate of presenters for the 89th Oscars(R) telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, on the ABC Television Network.

The presenters, including past Oscar(R) winners and nominees, are Amy Adams, Riz Ahmed, Javier Bardem, John Cho, Dwayne Johnson, Felicity Jones, Leslie Mann, Janelle Monáe, David Oyelowo, Emma Stone and Charlize Theron.

"No matter who you are or where you live, movies bring us together," said De Luca and Todd. "Through indelible, fearless performances these extraordinary actors help make it happen. We are thrilled to welcome them to the 89th Oscars stage."

Adams received an Oscar nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for "American Hustle" (2013). Additionally, she has earned four nominations for Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Master" (2012), "The Fighter" (2010), "Doubt" (2008) and "Junebug" (2005). Her notable credits also include "Arrival" (2016), "Nocturnal Animals" (2016), "Big Eyes" (2014), "Her" (2013) and "Julie & Julia" (2009). Adams will next appear in "Justice League."

Ahmed appeared in the Oscar-nominated films "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) and "Nightcrawler" (2014). Additionally, his credits include "Jason Bourne" (2016), "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" (2013), "Ill Manors" (2012), "Day of the Falcon" (2011), "Centurion" (2010) and "Four Lions" (2010).

Bardem won an Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role for "No Country for Old Men" (2007). He has been nominated for Actor in a Leading Role twice, for "Biutiful" (2010) and "Before Night Falls" (2000). Bardem starred in the Oscar-winning films "Skyfall" (2012) and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (2008). Other notable credits include "The Counselor" (2013), "Eat Pray Love" (2010), "The Sea Inside" (2004) and "Mondays in the Sun" (2002). Bardem will appear next in "Escobar", "mother!" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales."

Cho's credits include the Oscar-winning film "Star Trek" (2009), as well as the Oscar-nominated films "Star Trek Beyond" (2016) and "Star Trek Into Darkness" (2013). Additionally, Cho's film credits include "Identity Thief" (2013), "Total Recall" (2012), "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" (2008), "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" (2004) and "American Pie" (1999). He will next appear in "Gemini."

Johnson appears in the Oscar-nominated film "Moana" (2016). His recent feature credits also include "Central Intelligence" (2016), "Furious Seven" (2015), "San Andreas" (2015), "Hercules" (2014), "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" (2013) and "Pain & Gain" (2013). Johnson will appear next in "Baywatch," "The Fate of the Furious" and "Jumanji."

Jones received an Oscar nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for "The Theory of Everything" (2014). She also appeared in the Oscar-nominated films "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) and "The Invisible Woman" (2013). Jones's feature credits also include "A Monster Calls" (2016), "Inferno" (2016), "Breathe In" (2014) and "Like Crazy" (2011).

Mann's feature credits include the Oscar-nominated films "ParaNorman" (2012) and "Rio" (2011). Additionally, she has appeared in "The Comedian" (2016), "How to Be Single" (2016), "The Other Woman" (2014), "Rio 2" (2014), "This Is 40" (2012), "Funny People" (2009), "Knocked Up" (2007) and "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" (2005). Mann will next appear in "The Pact."

Actress and recording artist Monáe appears in the Oscar-nominated films "Hidden Figures" (2016) and "Moonlight" (2016). In addition, her credits also include a speaking role in the animated feature "Rio 2" (2014), for which she also contributed an original song. Monáe's music was also used on the soundtracks for "Bad Moms" (2016), "The Equalizer" (2014), "Think Like a Man Too" (2014) and "Happy Feet 2" (2011).

Oyelowo's credits include the Oscar-winning films "Selma" (2014), "Interstellar" (2014), "Lincoln" (2012) and "The Help" (2011) as well as the Oscar-nominated film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" (2011). Additionally, he has appeared in "Queen of Katwe" (2016), "Five Nights in Maine" (2016), "Captive" (2015), "A Most Violent Year" (2014), "Lee Daniels' The Butler" (2013) and "Jack Reacher" (2012). Oyelowo can currently be seen in "A United Kingdom" and will next appear in "God Particle."

Stone received an Oscar nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for "La La Land" (2016). Additionally, she garnered an Actress in a Supporting Role nomination for "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" (2014). Stone's credits also include the Oscar-winning film "The Help" (2011) and the Oscar-nominated animated feature "The Croods" (2013). She has also appeared in "Irrational Man" (2015), "Magic in the Moonlight" (2014), "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (2014), "Gangster Squad" (2013), "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012), "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (2011), "Easy A" (2010) and "Zombieland" (2009). Stone will next appear in "Battle of the Sexes."

Theron won an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for "Monster" (2003). Additionally, she garnered an Actress in a Supporting Role nomination for "North Country" (2005). Theron's feature credits also include the Oscar-winning films "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015) and "The Cider House Rules" (1999) as well as the Oscar-nominated films "Kubo and the Two Strings" (2016), "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), "Prometheus" (2012) and "In the Valley of Elah" (2007). She will next appear in "The Fate of the Furious," "The Coldest City" and "Tully."

The 89th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre(R) at Hollywood & Highland Center(R) in Hollywood, and will be broadcast live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST. The Oscars, produced by De Luca and Todd and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, also will be televised in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Additionally, "The Oscars: All Access" live stream from the red carpet and backstage will begin at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST on Oscar.com.





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