Harrison Ford has had to make an unexpected change of plans for this year’s Oscars. The iconic “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” actor has been diagnosed with shingles and will no longer be presenting at the ceremony on Sunday, TMZ has confirmed.
Ford to Rest at Home
Ford made the decision to skip the event entirely in order to rest and recover at home. The news broke Saturday morning, with Entertainment Weekly first reporting the development. Fans of the actor were left disappointed, but the priority now is his health.
Mark Hamill Added as Presenter
In an interesting twist, shortly after Ford’s cancellation, the Academy announced that Mark Hamill, Ford’s longtime “Star Wars” co-star, would be added to the list of presenters. While it’s not confirmed, many are speculating that Hamill might be stepping in to fill Ford’s spot.
Ford’s Recent Public Appearances
Before his sudden withdrawal from the Oscars, Ford had been spotted at the 2025 SAG Awards last weekend, where he shared a playful moment with his Shrinking co-star, Jessica Williams, during the Netflix broadcast.
Other Oscars Announcements
Ford was originally set to join a star-studded lineup of presenters at the Oscars, including Dave Bautista, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Rachel Zegler, and 2025 Best Supporting Actress nominee Zoe Saldaña.
Get well soon, Dr. Jones!
