Conan O’Brien is to host the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025 in what would be the discuss present host and comic’s first time within the function.
He picks up the baton from Jimmy Kimmel who hosted the previous two Oscar ceremonies.
O’Brien is finest recognized for internet hosting the late-night discuss reveals Late Evening with Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Present with Conan O’Brien and Conan. He presently hosts the podcast Conan O’Brien Wants a Pal and not too long ago starred in HBO Max journey present Conan O’Brien Should Go.
Reside tv occasion producer Raj Kapoor returns as govt producer and showrunner, Katy Mullan as govt producer and Hamish Hamilton as director of the 97th Oscars after engaged on the occasion final yr.
“We’re thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this yr,” stated Academy CEO Invoice Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “He’s the proper individual to assist lead our world celebration of movie together with his sensible humor, his love of films, and his reside TV experience. His outstanding capability to attach with audiences will deliver viewers collectively to do what the Oscars do finest–honor the spectacular movies and filmmakers of this yr.”
“America demanded it and now it’s taking place: Taco Bell’s new Tacky Chalupa Supreme. In different information, I’m internet hosting the Oscars,” stated O’Brien.