The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is still figuring out the next steps after Kevin Hart's abrupt¹ departure from the show.

在凯文·哈特突然退出奥斯卡之后，美国电影艺术与科学学院还在寻找对策。

According to Variety, the comedian's decision to step down from hosting the Oscars after his old homophobic tweets resurfaced -- instead of apologizing and weathering the storm -- has left the Academy in a tight spot, as there was no contingency² plan for a situation like this.

据《综艺》报道，这名喜剧演员过去发布的恐同推文近日再次浮出水面，他没有选择致歉并挺过风暴，而是决定退出奥斯卡主持工作，这让学院陷入窘境，因为他们没有为这种情况制定应急方案。

As a result, the Academy is exploring a number of options, ranging from opening the show with a stunty group monologue³ to having no host at all.

因此，学院正在研究以巧妙的集体独白作开场或者索性根本不设主持人等多种方案。

奥斯卡主办方因寻找凯文·哈特接班人而伤透脑筋

"They're freaking out," a comedy agent told Variety, speaking on the condition of anonymity⁴.

一位不愿透露姓名的喜剧经纪人向《综艺》透露：“学院方面都疯了。”

Another talent rep said their clients are "bummed⁵ Kevin didn't stay the course and serve as an example."

另一位人才代表表示，他们的客户“对凯文没有坚持到底、没有充当榜样感到失望”。

They also wondered why the Academy didn't vet⁶ Hart more thoroughly⁷.

他们也好奇，为什么学院没有更彻底地审查哈特。

The 2019 Academy Awards are scheduled for Feb 24.

2019年奥斯卡颁奖礼将于2月24日举行。