Woody Harrelson presents Harrison Ford with the Life Achievement Award at the Actor Awards.
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Harrelson Honors Ford At 32nd Awards
What happens when the mentor of a young Han Solo finally stands face-to-face with the man who defined the original scoundrel? This Sunday night at the Shrine Auditorium, the world will find out.
In a move that feels like a deliberate nod to cinematic history, Woody Harrelson will step onto the stage to present Harrison Ford with the Life Achievement Award at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
The Bridge Between Galaxies
The connection between Harrelson and Ford is a fascinating piece of Hollywood geometry.
While they have never officially appeared in a film together, Harrelson’s role in Solo: A Star Wars Story—acting as a guide to the younger version of Ford’s iconic character—makes him the perfect person to lead this tribute.
It is a passing of the torch in reverse, a full-circle moment for two actors who have defined different eras of the blockbuster.
- The Broadcast: Streaming live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET.
- The Venue: The historic Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
- The Host: Kristen Bell returns to handle hosting duties for the evening.
The Battle for the Statuette
While the Life Achievement Award is the night’s heart, the nominations are its pulse. This year, the film One Battle After Another is the undeniable titan of the ceremony, leading the pack with seven mentions.
It faces stiff competition from Sinners, which secured five nominations, and the trio of Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme, each holding three.
The presenter list reads like a “Who’s Who” of modern cinema. From Timothée Chalamet and Jenna Ortega to Samuel L. Jackson and Viola Davis, the guild has spared no expense in ensuring the 32nd edition feels like a global event.
The Preshow Strategy
Most viewers skip the preshow and tune in exactly at 8 p.m. That is a mistake if you want the full narrative.
The reality is that “The Actor’s Red Carpet,” hosted by Paige DeSorbo and Scott Evans, often provides the rawest interviews of the night. The pro-tip for Sunday is to watch the 7 p.m. ET stream on Netflix.
This is where the nominees, like Benicio Del Toro and Christoph Waltz, often reveal the most about their “Life Achievement” inspirations before the formal pressure of the Shrine Auditorium stage takes over.
The Actor Awards are unique because they are voted on by peers; the preshow is where you see those peer-to-peer relationships in their most authentic form.
A Night of Stars
From the early red carpet arrivals to the final “Cast in a Motion Picture” announcement, Sunday night is a celebration of the craft.
As Harrison Ford takes his place among the legends, the presence of Woody Harrelson will serve as a reminder that in Hollywood, no one truly flies solo.
Key Takeaways
- The Tribute: Woody Harrelson presents the Life Achievement Award to Harrison Ford.
- The Frontrunner: One Battle After Another leads all films with seven nominations.
- Streaming Switch: The ceremony will stream live on Netflix starting at 8 p.m. ET.
- Double Nominees: Presenters Benicio Del Toro and Christoph Waltz are also competing for awards this year.
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