Deceased director Rob Reiner is set to be honored at the upcoming Academy Awards, but the tribute is already stirring unexpected controversy.. As the film industry prepares to celebrate the late filmmaker’s legacy, actor Corey Feldman is reportedly questioning why he was left out of the planned moment.. The situation has created tension behind the scenes, especially among stars connected to Reiner’s beloved 1986 film “Stand By Me,” as friends and former co-stars try to make sense of the Academy’s decisions.. Article continues below advertisement. Rob Reiner Oscar Tribute Sparks Unexpected Backlash. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. Plans are currently underway for a special tribute honoring Rob Reiner at this year’s Oscars. Still, the preparations have already sparked debate among some of the people who worked closely with him.. According to insiders, organizers intend to bring together several stars connected to the late director’s work to celebrate his career and lasting impact on Hollywood.. The tribute is expected to feature actors from two of his most beloved projects, “When Harry Met Sally” and “Stand By Me.”. Sources claim the Academy hopes to have Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal appear on stage to represent “When Harry Met Sally.”. Meanwhile, “Stand By Me” actors Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton are also reportedly expected to take part.. Article continues below advertisement. However, the tribute has drawn attention for who is missing from that list. Another star from the coming-of-age classic, Corey Feldman, was reportedly not included in the current plans, which has left the actor confused and deeply hurt.. Article continues below advertisement. Reiner Tribute Leaves Corey Feldman Feeling ‘Devastated’. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. Feldman’s connection to Rob Reiner runs deep, which is why the alleged omission has reportedly been difficult for the actor to understand.. Sources told the Daily Mail Feldman was “devastated” after learning he was not part of the tribute lineup.. The actor, who played Teddy Duchamp in “Stand By Me,” apparently expected he would be invited alongside his former co-stars.. “He loved Rob and expected to be asked,” an insider said, especially given that O’Connell and Wheaton were reportedly contacted to participate.. The insider suggested the actor sees the situation as a painful snub rather than a scheduling issue.. Article continues below advertisement. “Corey wants nothing more than to honor Rob, and the fact that he currently isn’t allowed is an absolute slap in the face,” they continued. “Even if he wasn’t on the stage, he’d love to be there, to honor Rob.”. Feldman has long spoken about the importance of “Stand By Me” in his career and the influence Reiner had on the young cast when the film was made.. For that reason, the idea of being left out of a tribute honoring the director has reportedly been particularly difficult for him to pr
