Overview
- The award will be presented on 21 November at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre in a ceremony hosted by comedian Pax Assadi.
- Fellow Legend honouree Oscar Kightley praised Neill’s influence as the Screen Legend Award is conferred at the committee’s discretion for career-long contribution.
- Neill said he is very pleased to accept the recognition, noting he has spent 53 years in film.
- This year’s awards encompass film and television for the first time, with Tinā, The Rule of Jenny Pen and Ka Whawhai Tonu leading with nine nominations each, according to IF Magazine.
- His career highlights include Sleeping Dogs, The Piano and Jurassic Park, with a BAFTA for Reilly: Ace of Spies and multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.