Guillermo del Toro and David Leitch Join Academy Board
Originally published Jun 15, 2026
By Marcus Jones · IndieWire
AI-generated summary based on IndieWire · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 15, 2026
Key points
- Guillermo del Toro and David Leitch are new members of the Academy Board of Governors.
- David Leitch played a key role in advocating for the Stunt Design Oscar.
- The 2026-2027 board includes first-time members with varied backgrounds.
The Academy Board of Governors for 2026-2027 includes first-time members such as Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro and filmmaker David Leitch. Leitch is noted for his advocacy in securing the Stunt Design Oscar category. The new members bring diverse perspectives to the board, reflecting ongoing changes in the film industry's leadership structure.
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