The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just announced another batch of celebrities set to present at the 2016 Oscars. The newly added presenters include Star Wars: The Force Awakens filmmaker J.J. Abrams, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star Henry Cavill, Sacha Baron Cohen (soon to be seen in The Brothers Grimsby), Oscar winner John Legend, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman. Commenting on the new presenters, Oscar show producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin stated, “We’re thrilled to be joined by a movie icon, a filmmaking dynamo, a larger than life action hero, a master of satire and two world renowned music power-hitters. This year’s show reflects a commitment to showcase cinematic contributions from a variety of genres and this latest list of presenters reflects just that.”
The 88th Academy Awards will be hosted by Chris Rock and will air live from Hollywood on ABC on February 28, 2016. Previously announced presenters and performers:
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Patricia Arquette
Abraham Attah
Cate Blanchett
Emily Blunt
Louis C.K.
Steve Carell
Priyanka Chopra
Common
Russell Crowe
Benicio del Toro
Chris Evans
Tina Fey
Ryan Gosling
Louis Gossett, Jr.
Kevin Hart
Quincy Jones
Michael B. Jordan
Lady Gaga
Byung-hun Lee
Jennifer Garner
Whoopi Goldberg Jared Leto
Rachel McAdams
Julianne Moore
Olivia Munn
Dev Patel
Eddie Redmayne
Daisy Ridley
Margot Robbie
Jason Segel
Andy Serkis
Sarah Silverman
J.K. Simmons
Sam Smith
Charlize Theron
Jacob Tremblay
Sofia Vergara
Kerry Washington
The Weeknd
Pharrell Williams
Reese Witherspoon
