Last week, a series of wildfires struck Los Angeles that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 25 people. The devastation of the wildfires has certainly impacted award season with the WGA, PGA, and the 97th Academy Awards nominations postponed.
Although this year’s Oscars will premiere in March, author Stephen King wants the annual event canceled due to the wildfires.
Stephen King’s book-adapted films have a long history with The Academy with films like Carrie, The Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, and The Green Mile having received nominations.
Also, Kathy Bates won her first Oscar for King’s Misery. This year because of the California wildfires, however, The Academy member announced on Bluesky where he stands with the Oscars: “Not voting in the Oscars this year.
IMHO they should cancel them. No glitz with Los Angeles on fire.” Many Bluesky users sent backlash to Stephen King feeling that canceling The Academy Awards is not the way to go.