More Oscars presenters have been announced, including several A-list stars and acting legends.

The 2017 Oscars will be a star-studded affair, judging by the level of talent nominated and presenting this year. The Academy announced the second wave of presenters who will give out Oscars later this month:

Halle Berry
Jamie Dornan
Chris Evans
Gael García Bernal
Samuel L. Jackson
Scarlett Johansson
Dakota Johnson
Shirley MacLaine
Kate McKinnon
Hailee Steinfeld

"These actors are why we love to go to the movies," said producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd in a statement. "From blockbusters to art house films, these artists deliver every time and we're thrilled to welcome them to the 89th Oscars stage."

This group joins previously announced presenters Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Mark Rylance and Alicia Vikander. These were the acting winners last year and per tradition, they are expected to present the acting categories this year.

John Cho and Leslie Mann will also present at the Oscars to recap the Academy Awards for Technical Achievement event they are set to host on Feb. 11.

Nominated actors who are expected to attend the Oscars this year include Casey Affleck, Mahershala Ali, Jeff Bridges, Viola Davis, Andrew Garfield, Ryan Gosling, Naomie Harris, Lucas Hedges, Isabelle Huppert, Nicole Kidman, Viggo Mortensen, Ruth Negga, Dev Patel, Natalie Portman, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington and Michelle Williams.

The 2017 Oscars will air live from coast to coast Sunday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT on ABC, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

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