Lin-Manuel Miranda to skip Oscars ceremony following spouse’s COVID-19 constructive analysis

By PTI

LOS ANGELES: Filmmaker-playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda says he’ll give the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony a miss after his spouse examined constructive for the novel coronavirus.

The award-winning singer-songwriter took to Twitter on Saturday to share the information, including his spouse and former lawyer Vanessa Nadal was doing nicely.

“Made it to Hollywood” This weekend, my spouse examined + (constructive) for COVID. She’s doing positive. Kids & I’ve examined – (unfavorable), however out of warning, I will not be going to the Oscars tomorrow night time,” Miranda wrote.

Made it to Hollywood…
This weekend, my spouse examined for COVID.
She’s doing positive. Kids & I’ve examined , however out of warning, I will not be going to the Oscars tomorrow night time. Cheering for my TickTickGrowth & Encanto households w my circle of relatives, alongside all of you, ALL of you. -LMM

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) March 26, 2022

His directorial debut, “Tick, Tick BOOM!” is nominated for 2 Oscars, together with the most effective actor nod for Andrew Garfield.

Animated movie “Encanto” is up for 3 golden statues within the classes of the best-animated characteristic, authentic rating, and authentic tune for Miranda.

“Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you (sic)” he added within the tweet.

The record-breaking tune from “Encanto” — “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” — may have its first dwell efficiency on the 94th version of the Oscars on the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy launched up to date COVID-19 protocols and tips on Friday following a spike in constructive instances amongst attendees at this 12 months’s BAFTAs.

In line with the brand new protocols, “those who tested positive for COVID-19 and are within a zero to five-day window from the date of their first positive test are not permitted to attend under any circumstances,” amongst different necessities.