Anthony Hopkins’ Oscars win over Chadwick Boseman came as a shock but organisers say the risky ending ‘paid off’

Organisers of the 2021 Oscars ceremony promised it would be like no other — but the event’s abrupt ending certainly got tongues wagging in the entertainment industry and beyond.

Anthony Hopkins took out best actor for his role in The Father, causing a major upset with the top gong widely expected to go to the late Chadwick Boseman.

There was no acceptance speech, no on-stage tribute to the Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom star, and … nothing else after the announcement, pretty much.

It was unexpected, but organisers have defended the way the ceremony played out despite the shock.

Hopkins offered to Zoom into the ceremony, but organisers weren’t keen

The silver screen legend and six-time Oscar nominee watched the show from his home in Wales,…