Action fans, rejoice. The Academy Awards are finally rewarding the countless artisans who design and even put their bodies on the line for incredible action sequences. The new award is officially for Achievement in Stunt Design, but the bad news is that it won’t be included in the awards until 2028, at the 100th Academy Awards. The official press release reads as follows: “The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award® for Achievement in Stunt Design, beginning with the 100th Academy Awards® for films released in 2027.” The announcement continues:
The Academy Awards will introduce a category for Achievement in Stunt Design beginning with the 2028 awards. Read More