Nominees Riz Ahmed and Viola Davis join Oscars presenting cast

Nominees Riz Ahmed and Viola Davis have joined the cast of presenters for the Oscars, the Academy said (PA)

Nominees Riz Ahmed and Viola Davis have joined the cast of presenters for the Oscars, the Academy said.

British star Ahmed is up for best actor for playing a drummer losing his hearing in Sound Of Metal while Davis is nominated for best actress for her portrayal of a revered blues singer in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.