US Edition‘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.
14 Articles
14 Articles
‘SNL’ Alum Ego Nwodim To Host 41st Independent Spirit Awards
Saturday Night Live alum Ego Nwodim is hosting the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 15. Ego Nwodim joins a long list of Spirit Awards hosts including Aidy Bryant; Hasan Minhaj; Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman; Melissa Villaseñor; Aubrey Plaza; Nick Kroll and John Mulaney; ...
regionalmedianews.com
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…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
