LOS ANGELES — The “Bridesmaids” gathered for a rehearsal the day earlier than the large present, however this time they’re taking part in the position of awards presenter. Melissa McCartney, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig and Ellie Kemper took the stage on the Dolby Theatre Saturday to run by their strains one final time.
The day earlier than the Oscars, the ‘Bridesmaids’ rehearsed
The Related Press received a behind the scenes take a look at a few of what’s to come back in the course of the 98th Oscars Sunday, with a couple of large caveats: What they’re presenting and what they’ll be saying are to be left surprises.
However 15 years after “Bridesmaids” hit theaters, the actors seemed completely happy to be collectively once more, laughing and chatting and blowing kisses to the theoretical viewers. Wiig particularly had Byrne in stitches as they received prepared for his or her cue. However when it got here for the rehearsal Wiig turned de issue director, asking about lighting timings and digicam cuts to be sure that their bit landed good.
Byrne is within the uncommon place of additionally being a nominee Sunday for her main efficiency in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” All have been dressed informally, besides for his or her sky-high present heels.
The male actors are usually extra informal with their footwear. Each Javier Bardem and Adrien Brody wore sneakers. A lot of the presenters are additionally out and in of the room pretty shortly with their energy publicists and brokers ushering them alongside, however Bardem ventured into the auditorium to greet and chat with Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor and CEO Invoice Kramer.
“Am I fired?” he requested with fun. “I promise I’ll be taught the strains.”
Brody, who received finest actor final 12 months, ran by his script a number of instances. Sporting a black T-shirt with “Hollywood” printed on the entrance in large, white, block letters, a black baseball hat and red-rimmed sun shades, he seemed critical as he knelt and mentioned one thing with a producer.
There was an air of calm contained in the theater with simply 24 hours till showtime as producers, technicians and digicam operators milled about going by their duties. Rehearsals have been happening for a couple of days now, and extra will proceed into the night. Friday, the theater hosted the rehearsal for “I Lied to You,” from “Sinners,” which Kramer promised can be “epic.”
“There’s not a nasty beat,” Kramer mentioned. “It’s a stacked present.”
Along with a deliberate Marvel reunion, doubtless with Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow, producers mentioned there can even be a “Moulin Rouge!” reunion with Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor taking the stage collectively.
The Academy Awards, hosted once more by Conan O’Brien, can be held on Sunday on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The present, to be broadcast stay by ABC, is scheduled to start at 4 p.m.
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