Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards 2025, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced. The actor succeeds presenter Jimmy Kimmel, who took on the role of master of ceremonies for two consecutive years.
Very first time. Comedian Conan O'Brien will be responsible for entertaining the gallery at the next Oscars ceremony, which will take place next March. A first for the 61-year-old actor, who succeeds host Jimmy Kimmel.
“He’s the ideal person”
For many, Conan O'Brien embodies the perfect compromise between the incisive humor expected of an Oscar emcee, and respect for the greatness of cinema. “Mr. O'Brien is the ideal person to lead our global celebration of cinema with his brilliant humor, love of cinema and expertise in live television,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang. of the Academy, in a press release.
“His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best: honor this year’s spectacular films and filmmakers,” executives added.
“America asked for it and now it’s here: Taco Bell’s new Chalupa Supreme with Cheese. And besides, I host the Oscars,” declared the main interested party Conan O’Brien in a post published on Friday, ironically mocking his new role.
Screenwriter for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons”
Conan O'Brien, known for his lively wit and absurd humor, is one of the emblematic figures of American television. Although he has never hosted the Oscars, he has presented the Emmy Awards twice and the MTV Movie Awards. Former screenwriter for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons”, then host of “Late Night with Conan O'Brien” and “Conan”, the 61-year-old actor is “not known for his political humor, unlike Jimmy Kimmel” according to “Forbes” magazine. News that seems to reassure the American media as Donald Trump recently returned to the Oval Office of the White House.
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on the night of March 2 to 3, 2025, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. The film “Emilia Perez” by Jacques Audiard will represent France in the Best Foreign Film category.Related News :