Patton Oswalt, host of the Independent Spirit Awards, found himself one sketch shorter in preparing for the awards ceremony.
The actor and comedian intended to perform with live birds during the broadcast, according to the LA Times. While speaking to press, Oswalt said that a dove and other birds were supposed to be handled by presenters and winners alike during the awards. In rehearsals, the actor found rehearsing with the birds to be impossible. The stunt got cut, as Oswalt found that going to the birds just wasn’t an option.
The Independent Spirit Awards honor the best in independent film. Films nominated for Best Picture include 12 Years a Slave, All is Lost, Frances Ha, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Nebraska, according to Us. Cate Blanchett is nominated for Best Female Lead for Blue Jasmine. Robert Redford is nominated as Best Male Lead for All is Lost. Steve McQueen is nominated for Best Director for 12 Years a Slave.
The Independent Spirits Awards are scheduled to take place this Saturday, March 1 in Santa Monica.
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