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- The 2026 Academy Awards will introduce a new category for Best Casting, the first addition in 25 years.
- The award aims to recognize the crucial role of casting directors in film production.
- Four of the five nominees are women, signaling a significant shift in gender representation.
- The nominees include directors from films like "Sinners" and "Hamnet," and the criteria and voting process remain unclear.
