You can add Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo to the growing list of presenters on Oscar night. The Avengers was the highest grossing film of the year, and four out of the five actors are former Oscar nominees, so it is a nice addition to a growing lineup that includes Mark Wahlberg (and Ted), Meryl Streep, Jean Dujardin, Octavia Spencer, and Christopher Plummer. I’m curious why Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson were not invited, but maybe they just weren’t available? See the official release after the jump.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – “Marvel’s The Avengers” cast mates Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo will present together on the Oscar stage, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.
“We are happy to re-unite the ‘Avengers’ cast to present on our show,” said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. “Audiences who enjoyed the year’s biggest box office hit will be excited to see these terrific actors back together again.”
Downey has twice been nominated for an Oscar, for his leading role in “Chaplin” (1992) and for his supporting role in “Tropic Thunder” (2008).
Evans, who will be making his first Oscar show appearance, will be seen in the upcoming “The Iceman.”
Jackson was nominated in 1994 for his supporting role in “Pulp Fiction.” He can also be seen in this year’s Best Picture nominee “Django Unchained.”
Renner was nominated for his leading role in 2009 Best Picture winner “The Hurt Locker” and for his supporting role in “The Town” (2010). Renner had roles in this year’s “The Bourne Legacy” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011).
Ruffalo received his first nomination for his supporting role in 2010 Best Picture nominee “The Kids Are All Right.”
Oscars® for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
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Tags: AMPAS, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Oscar Presenters, Oscars, robert downey jr, Samuel L. Jackson, the avengers
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My guess is that Scarlett won’t be presenting with the Avengers because she may be performing the original song for a different movie the same night.
Rico(Quote) (Reply)
Or maybe she couldn’t get out of her matinee performance of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF on Broadway that day…
Rico(Quote) (Reply)
This is a great point! Since they are focusing on music in movies this year, and since we already know Adele and Norah Jones will be performing their songs, it is a pretty good bet that they have other plans for Ms. Scarlett.
Mark Johnson(Quote) (Reply)
Maybe it has something to do with only needing five actors to present each nominee.
Patrick(Quote) (Reply)
I wonder if they are going to present the short film categories. It reminds me of when the “Bridesmaids” cast was announced last year. Sometimes they seem to do stunt casting to liven up a part of the award show they know most people don’t care about (though I certainly like watching the shorts).
Josh P.(Quote) (Reply)
I like the way you think.
Mark Johnson(Quote) (Reply)