Variety ·entertainment ·3 hours ago

James Ortiz earns Best Supporting Actor Oscar eligibility for unique puppetry performance

James Ortiz, puppeteer for the character Rocky in Amazon's 'Project Hail Mary,' is eligible for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. His unique performance raises questions about the classification of nontraditional acting roles in awards categories. The Academy's previous Special Achievement Award may serve as a precedent for recognizing such innovative contributions.

Summary by Glance · Variety

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