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‘SNL’ Alum Ego Nwodim To Host 41st Independent Spirit Awards

The 41st Spirit Awards will be hosted by Ego Nwodim and serve as Film Independent's major fundraiser to support diverse emerging filmmakers.

  • On Feb. 15 the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards will announce winners at the Hollywood Palladium and stream from 2 p.m. PT on Film Independent and IMDb YouTube channels.
  • Film Independent runs the Spirit Awards as its primary annual fundraiser supporting year‑round programs for emerging filmmakers and diversity, with nominations revealed on Dec. 3.
  • Leading production, Shawn Davis, executive producer, will lead the ceremony in his 24th year, with Emmy-winning producers Eddie Delbridge of Live Digital Entertainment and Andrew Schaff returning.
  • Nomination leaders include Peter Hujar's Day with five film nods, followed by Blue Sun Palace, Lurker and One of Them Days with four, while Adolescence, Forever and Mr Loverman top TV with four.
  • Nwodim, who spent seven seasons on Saturday Night Live and hosts the podcast Thanks Dad, has upcoming projects including Hulu's Not Suitable for Work, Netflix's Little Brother, Backyard Baseball and Disney and Pixar's Hoppers.
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In brief: Ego Nwodim to host 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and more - Regional Media News

Ego Nwodim has been tapped to host the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Saturday Night Live alum will host the awards show on Feb. 15, 2026. "No stage celebrates the incredible work of these visionary artists and independent creators everywhere quite like the Spirit Awards," Nwodim said in a statement. "I can't wait to join Film Independent for an afternoon of fun, laughs and a few surprises." ... Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join a n…

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