Corey Feldman is reportedly fuming — as he’s reportedly left out of aAcademy Awards tribute to Rob Reiner.
As Hollywood gears up for the98th Oscarson March 15, insiders claim a tribute is being planned for the legendary director — but one of the stars from his beloved coming-of-age classic Stand by Me isn’t on the guest list.According toa report from the Daily Mail, Feldman — who played Teddy Duchamp in the 1986 film — has been left out of the tribute lineup, while several of his former co-stars are reportedly being asked to participate.
Sources say actors Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, stars of Reiner’s rom-com classic When Harry Met Sally…, are expected to take part.
Also reportedly invited: Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton — Feldman’s fellow child actors from Stand by Me.
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“One person currently left off is Corey Feldman, and Corey is devastated that he hasn’t been asked to be part of the tribute,” a source told the Daily Mail.
“He loved Rob and expected to be asked, especially since Jerry and Wil were asked.”
The snub allegedly stings even more because Feldman, O’Connell and Wheaton areset to reunite for a 40th-anniversary tourcelebrating Stand by Me, kicking off March 13 in Pittsburgh.
“The night should be about Rob and honoring him,” the insider said. “Corey wants nothing more than to honor Rob, and the fact that he currently isn’t allowed is an absolute slap in the face.”
According to the report, Feldman and his former costars have reached out to the Academy looking for an explanation — but so far have been met with radio silence.Reiner and his wifewere tragically murderedon December 14, when they were found in their California home with fatal stab wounds.
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