"The Oscars Introduce New Category for Casting Excellence, Prompting Speculation on Future Additions"
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The Academy Awards is introducing a new Oscar category for casting, marking the first new category in over 20 years. The new award will be introduced for films released in 2025, with the first statuette given out at the 2026 ceremony. Casting directors have long advocated for this recognition, and the move aligns the Oscars with other awards shows. The decision reflects a growing acknowledgment of the essential role casting plays in filmmaking.
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