Kelly RipaandRyan Seacrestare flexing their acting chops ahead of their annualLive’s After Oscar Show.
In a PEOPLE exclusive look, the two co-hosts spoof several classic Hollywood films includingMommie Dearest, Braveheart, Forrest Gump, CasablancaandThe Wizard of Oz.
“I work and work until I’m half dead and I hear people say, ‘She’s getting old,'” Ripa says in full makeup and costume. “And what do I get? An After Oscars show.”
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In his rendition ofBraveheart, Seacrest plays Mel Gibson’s William Wallace as he rallies his army.
“Would you be willing to trade all of this for one chance to tellthe Oscarsthat they may take our lives—and our dignity—but they may never take our after Oscars show,” Seacrest says to a round of cheers.
Ripa’snew adopted rescue dog, a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix named Lena, also makes a cameo during a clip of the star as Dorothy inThe Wizard of Oz.
Seacrest also takes on Tom Hanks’Forrest Gumpas he’s sitting on a bench.
“Like Kelly always said, the show is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get,” he says.
This year, the 2021 Oscars will look a bit different, with a smaller audience of about 170 people.
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A third ofthe Oscarsproduction budget has been allotted toCOVID-19safety protocols, according toThe New York Times.
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The show’s theme is “Stories Matter,” and the producers asked those invited to take part in interviews where they’ll share their own personal stories to connect each of them at the ceremony this Sunday.
The 93rd Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, April 25 starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC.
Ripa and Seacrest’s 2021 edition ofLive’s After Oscar Showairs Monday morning on April 26. You can see the full version of the spoof on Monday’s show.
source: people.com
