The Oscars are set to unfold on Sunday night with more drama and tension than at any previous point during this year’s awards race. The attendance of a number of key nominees seems uncertain, including Belfast’s Kenneth Branagh and Ciarán Hinds.
Both men tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after their appearance at the Baftas 13 days ago and require proof of a negative lateral flow test to secure entry to the Academy Awards. Many in the industry have been reporting a glut of positive cases following numerous ceremonies and parties over the past fortnight.
