Movie fans get ready for a Star Wars reunion of sorts at the Oscars! There has been a presenter shake-up and it involves two huge names: Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. Sadly Harrison Ford had to withdraw from presenting at this year's Academy Awards due to a shingles diagnosis . But in true hero fashion Mark Hamill is stepping up to take his place! Let's get into all the details.
Harrison Ford Sidelines Oscars Gig Due to Shingles: Actor Focused on Rest and Recovery
News broke that Harrison Ford is unfortunately having to miss out on presenting at the Oscars this Sunday. The reason? Shingles. Yes the actor was diagnosed with shingles on Friday and needs to rest up. Shingles is no joke it's a viral infection that can cause a really painful rash. It happens when the chickenpox virus which stays in your body after you have chickenpox decides to reactivate. Not life-threatening thankfully but definitely not something you want to deal with especially before a big event like the Oscars.
Reports say the 82-year-old Ford is doing okay and is taking it easy which is exactly what he needs to do. He was initially announced as one of the presenters just recently alongside other big names. We were all looking forward to seeing Indiana Jones himself on stage but health comes first. We are wishing Harrison Ford a speedy recovery!
Luke Skywalker to the Rescue! Mark Hamill Announced as Replacement Presenter at 2025 Oscars Ceremony
But here's where things get interesting and kind of awesome. Shortly after the news about Ford broke the Oscars announced his replacement and it's none other than his Star Wars buddy Mark Hamill! Talk about perfect casting. It's like the Force willed this to happen. Hamill is now set to present at the 97th Academy Awards taking over Ford's spot. It's a fantastic get for the Oscars and a really cool moment for Star Wars fans.
Imagine Luke Skywalker gracing the Oscars stage! Mark Hamill joining as a presenter adds even more star power to an already star-studded lineup. It will be great to see him bring his charm and personality to the ceremony. While it's a bummer Ford can't make it Hamill is a super worthy and exciting replacement. Plus who doesn't love a little bit of a Star Wars reunion even if it's just in spirit?
Star-Studded Presenter Lineup Still Set to Shine: Who Else Will Be Taking the Oscars Stage?
Even with the presenter change the Oscars are still packed with A-list talent ready to hand out those golden statues. Here's a reminder of some of the other presenters you can look forward to seeing:
- Halle Berry
- Penélope Cruz
- Elle Fanning
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Scarlett Johansson
- John Lithgow
- Amy Poehler
- June Squibb
- Bowen Yang
- Emma Stone
- Cillian Murphy
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Dave Bautista
- Gal Gadot
- Andrew Garfield
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Margaret Qualley
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Zoe Saldaña
- Rachel Zegler
- Miles Teller
- Miley Cyrus
That's a seriously impressive list right? From past winners to current nominees and beloved stars the Oscars stage will be filled with incredible talent. And now we can add Mark Hamill to that already amazing group.
Don't Miss the Show: How to Watch the 2025 Oscars and Catch All the Hollywood Magic
The 97th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien are happening this Sunday March 2nd. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. You can watch it all go down live on ABC. And for the first time ever you can also stream the Oscars live on Hulu! So you have options to tune in and see who takes home the awards and of course see Mark Hamill present.
If you want to catch all the red carpet action beforehand ABC will also have live red carpet coverage starting earlier at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT. You can watch that on ABC online at OnTheRedCarpet.com and on their Facebook and YouTube pages. Get ready for a night of movie magic fashion and hopefully some memorable moments – maybe even a lightsaber joke or two from Mark Hamill?