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Oscars Introduce First-Ever Casting-Director Category This March

3/7/2026

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The Oscars will introduce a new casting-director category on March 15, the first since 2001's Best Animated Film.
Jennifer Venditti, nominated for 'Marty Supreme,' expressed excitement about this long-awaited recognition.
Competing nominees include casting directors from 'Sinners,' 'Hamnet,' 'One Battle After Another,' and 'The Secret Agent.'
The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC with interviews and red-carpet coverage, signaling growing recognition of behind-the-scenes contributions.

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The Oscars will introduce a new casting-director category on March 15, the first since 2001's Best Animated Film.
Jennifer Venditti, nominated for 'Marty Supreme,' expressed excitement about this long-awaited recognition.
Competing nominees include casting directors from 'Sinners,' 'Hamnet,' 'One Battle After Another,' and 'The Secret Agent.'
The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC with interviews and red-carpet coverage, signaling growing recognition of behind-the-scenes contributions.