Lupita Nyong’o is preparing for the Academy Awards. The celebrity, who starred in 12 Years a Slave is getting ready for the glitz and glamour of the Oscars.
According to the Associated Press, Nyong'o said, "The bar has been set very high externally and internally. But I don't want to feed into that pressure of expectation. This film was so fulfilling and artistic. I've tasted that and I obviously want to experience that kind of creative fulfillment again."
Nyong'o, who graduated from the Yale School Drama, was thrilled to accept the role of Patsey in the film that won the BAFTA for Best Film in 2014. 12 Years a Slave has gained accolades with fans and critics alike, and is a contender for nine Oscars this year. Nyong’o is enjoying the whirlwind before Academy Awards.
Her next film, Non-Stop, will be released on Feb. 28. She plays a flight attendant opposite Liam Neeson in new movie. She calls the film an “antidote” to 12 Years a Slave.
The Oscars will be held on March 2. The show will be broadcast on ABC, and will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.
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