The role eventually went to Dakota Fanning.
Vanessa Kirby will play Hugh Jackman's onscreen partner.
DMX's final film will be completed using digital technology.
Andra Day won Best Actress for The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
F9 has been a huge box office hit.
James Cameron has reflected on his storied filmmaking career.
Black Widow is set to hit cinemas and streaming site Disney+ next month.
The director was quizzed about his decision during an appearance on U.S. show Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday night.
Production is slated to start on 8 July in Los Angeles
Other recipients include Elaine May, Liv Ullmann and Danny Glover.
Patrick Holt's The Portable Door novels are set for a big screen adaptation.
Babylon stars Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt.