Celebrity author Stephen King has joined other stars in calling for the cancellation of this year’s Oscars, but it seems unlikely the Academy will heed his request. The 2025 Oscars ceremony is still scheduled to take place on March 2 despite devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
King expressed his views on social platform Bluesky, suggesting that the awards show should be scrapped due to the ongoing crisis in LA. However, other celebrities like Jean Smart have proposed using the Oscars’ massive global viewership to raise money for wildfire-related causes.
Industry insiders argue that canceling the Oscars would not provide significant benefits and might even appear insensitive during a time of tragedy. The Academy’s leadership prefers to move forward with the ceremony, aiming to raise funds for fire relief efforts while celebrating the victims. Despite some backlash from King’s post, many have rallied behind supporting the film industry workers who struggled with pay during COVID-19.
The show is expected to go on, offering a much-needed distraction from the ongoing pain and suffering caused by the wildfires.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stephen-king-oscars-cancel-debate-1236110566