Despite being set to receive an honorary Oscar for his contributions to cinema, Ridley Scott will miss this year’s Academy Governors Awards ceremony in person. The legendary filmmaker underwent a minor medical procedure last week and has been advised against traveling while he recovers.
According to sources who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, the 88-year-old director, who is based in London, was expected to travel to Hollywood for Sunday’s ceremony. Instead, he will accept the honor remotely through a prerecorded speech.
Scott’s absence will not keep his family from celebrating the occasion, as his wife, children and grandchildren are still expected to attend the event in Los Angeles. Scott has received four individual Oscar nominations but has never won a competitive Academy Award.
Ridley Scott’s family will still attend the Hollywood ceremony
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Scott with an Honorary Award at its 17th annual Governors Awards. The filmmaker recorded his acceptance speech last week, and organizers will play the video during Sunday’s ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.
Scott’s medical team advised him against flying while he recovers, preventing him from making the journey from London. No further details about the procedure or his condition have been disclosed.
His family, however, will make the trip to Los Angeles. His wife, children, and grandchildren are expected to represent him at the ceremony, which will also honor actress Glenn Close and Disney animator Floyd Norman with honorary Oscars. Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
Scott’s career spans nearly five decades. He made his directorial debut with The Duellists in 1977 before establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s leading filmmakers with Alien and Blade Runner.
His other notable credits include Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, American Gangster, The Martian, and Gladiator II. He received Best Director Oscar nominations for Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, and Black Hawk Down.
He also earned a Best Picture nomination as a producer on The Martian. His films have collectively received 45 Academy Award nominations and won nine.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
