"I must admit, they are all extremely talented and remarkable actors. Oh, this is too cruel, I can't believe I can only choose one," Ubi Goldberg lamented, shaking her head and causing quite a few laughs before she shrugged her shoulders and said, "Well, let's just open the envelope to see, so as not to keep them waiting. After all, my suggestion of increasing the number of trophies doesn't count."
She immediately opened the envelope and announced without any delay: "City Slickers, Jack Palance!"
Cheers erupted from the City Slickers' crew as Jack Palance stood up excitedly, receiving congratulations from those around him. At that moment, Adrian heaved a sigh of relief and then looked over at Freeman, who was seated three seats away from him. The elderly black man maintained a smile, but a look of resignation flashed in his eyes.
"Don't be too upset, Morgan. Such opportunities will come again," Adrian said, trying to offer some comfort.
