Film academy is implementing review after questions raised over last-minute celebrity-backed campaign in best actress category
While the academy doesn’t mention Riseborough or the actors involved in the last-minute campaign, the statement alludes to questions that have arisen since this week’s announcement.
“It is the Academy’s goal to ensure that the awards competition is conducted in a fair and ethical manner, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive awards process,” the statement reads. “We are conducting a review of the campaign procedures around this year’s nominees, to ensure that no guidelines were violated, and to inform us whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication.
Riseborough’s inclusion in the category led to surprise from many prognosticators given the film’s low profile during the awards season. Her film To Leslie made only $27,000 on its release last October and while she was nominated for an Independent Spirit award, she was not picked by either the Golden Globes or Screen Actors Guild.
Riseborough is included in the category alongside Cate Blanchett, Ana de Armas, Michelle Williams and Michelle Yeoh.
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