The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday announced the presenters for the upcoming 93rd Academy Awards.

The award show's producers — Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh — revealed the ensemble cast for the famed film award show on Oscars.org.

The award show takes place on Sunday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The television rights belong to ABC.

Fifteen presenters were announced: Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Bong Joon Ho, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Laura Dern, Harrison Ford, Regina King, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Renée Zellweger and Zendaya.

More presenters will be named at a later date.

"In keeping with our awards-show-as-a-movie approach, we've assembled a truly stellar cast of stars," the producers said in a statement. "There's so much wattage here, sunglasses may be required."

The entire production, starting with the red carpet before the show, will be a “cinematic experience” unlike any other show. The Oscars will take place at Union Station in Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center.

Academy Award nominees, the presenters, and the guests the talent decide to invite, will be the only ones in attendance due to COVID-19 guidelines. Attendees must do a 10-day quarantine before the show.

After an unusual year for cinema, viewers can watch 45 of the nominated films on various popular streaming platforms.

While Oscars presenters will remain at the previously announced main location in downtown Los Angeles' Union Station, producers are "planning something special for the UK location"
While Oscars presenters will remain at the previously announced main location in downtown Los Angeles' Union Station, producers are "planning something special for the UK location" AFP / VALERIE MACON
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