25 actors who could shake up the Oscars as new members of the Academy by Zack Sharf on Jun 26, 2018, 1:36 PM Advertisement
 With this year’s announcement of their new invitees — a record-breaking 928 — the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made it clear its mission is to diversify its largely white male membership as much as possible. Of the 928 invited members, 38% are people of color and 49% are women. The actors branch, the largest in the Academy, is especially focused on inclusivity this year, as its invited members include actors of all races, genders, and ages. Click through the gallery for 25 actors who could shake up the Oscars as new members of the Academy. SEE ALSO: The 5 most anticipated new TV shows premiering in July Doona Bae  The South Korean superstar is best known stateside for her collaborations with the Wachowski siblings. Bae appeared in “Cloud Atlas” and “Jupiter Ascending,” and had a starring role in Lana Wachowski’s Netflix cult series “Sense8.
Sofia Boutella  Dancer-turned-actress Sofia Boutella has appeared in blockbusters such as “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and “Star Trek Beyond.” The actress was at Cannes this year as the star of Gaspar Noé’s “Climax.”
Hannibal Buress  The comedian has been making a name for himself in the film world with appearances in “Neighbors,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” and, most recently, the summer buddy comedy “Tag.”
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