Guillermo Del Toro and Others Join Expanded Film Academy Board

WHO:

Deadline - Guillermo del Toro, David Leitch, Lou Diamond Phillips, Hannah Minghella, Kris Bowers are among the newly elected members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors.

WHAT:

Billboard - The newly elected Board of Governors comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities.

Deadline - Guillermo del Toro has been elected for the first time to the Board of Governors in the Directors branch.

Deadline - David Leitch is joining the Board and was instrumental in pushing for the new Stunts category.

Variety - The newly elected Board of Governors for the 2026-2027 term year consists of 60 members.

WHEN:

Variety - The new Board of Governors will serve for the 2026-2027 term year.

Deadline - The new Stunts category is set to be introduced in 2028.

WHY:

Deadline - The election of new members aims to expand the diversity and representation within the Academy.

HOW:

Variety - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences conducted elections to fill the Board of Governors positions.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 21:52 UTC)

The newly elected Board of Governors at Billboard has made strides in diversity, with 47 percent of its members being women and 32 percent representing underrepresented communities. This significant representation reflects a commitment to inclusivity within the organization. The changes are expected to influence the direction of Billboard's initiatives moving forward.

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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 20:13 UTC)

Guillermo del Toro, David Leitch, Lou Diamond Phillips, Hannah Minghella, and Kris Bowers have been elected as new members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors for the 2026-2027 term year. This marks a significant moment for del Toro, who joins the Board for the first time in the Directors branch, while Leitch's election is notable for his role in advocating for the introduction of a new Stunts category, set to debut in 2028. The Academy's election of these members aims to enhance diversity and representation within its ranks, as the newly elected Board now consists of 60 members.