As of now, thousands of structures have been destroyed and at least 27 people have died as a result of fires in Altadena, Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Focusing on a ceremony that spotlights wealthy stars and the “glitz” of the red carpet could potentially be seen as tone-deaf, some celebrities have argued.

Stephen King is not only declining to vote for this years Academy Awards nominees, but he doesn’t believe that the ceremony should happen.

Stephen King is not in favor of the Oscars taking place this year. The acclaimed writer and filmmaker wants the awards ceremony to be canceled in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Stephen King announced on his Bluesky profile that he will not be voting for the Oscars this year due to the L.A. fires. He also believes the Oscars ceremony should be canceled amid the devastation in Los Angeles. The show remains set for Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Horror maestro Stephen King has voiced his opinion that the Oscars should take a backseat this year due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The 77-year-old literary icon took to Bluesky to state he will be abstaining from voting for the Oscars,