“Not voting in the Oscars this year,” the bestselling horror novelist, whose works have been adapted into award-winning films and television shows, wrote Wednesday on Bluesky. “IMHO they should cancel them. No glitz with Los Angeles on fire.”
King isn’t the only big name to demand more from the academy, however, as “Hacks” star Jean Smart suggested last week that all upcoming award shows cancel their telecasts and donate the profits they would have made to those affected by the wildfires.
Those sources noted senior academy leadership wants the ceremony to be a dignified show that raises both funds for victims and awareness about the crisis.
The nominations are scheduled to be announced Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET.