With awards season creeping around the corner, talk around Hollywood has turned to possible Oscar hosts… with Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds said to be one possibility as of now.
The actor – who just celebrated his 56th birthday – hosted the 81st Academy Awards back in 2009, and he has also hosted the Tony Awards four times.
Now, likely thanks to the blockbuster success of Deadpool & Wolverine – which earned $1.3 billion worldwide – Jackman and his 47-year-old co-star are ‘in the mix’ to host the Oscars, via Deadline.
It’s also believed that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is looking to shake things up with multiple sets of hosts throughout the night.
Jackman and Reynolds would be eyed as part of a ‘star ensemble of rotating hosts’ that tackle smaller portions of the show each.
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With awards season creeping around the corner, talk around Hollywood has turned to possible Oscar hosts… with Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds said to be one possibility as of now
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Now, likely thanks to the blockbuster success of Deadpool & Wolverine – which earned $1.3 billion worldwide – Jackman and his 47-year-old co-star are ‘in the mix’ to host the Oscars, via Deadline
Jackman and Reynolds would be eyed as part of a ‘star ensemble of rotating hosts’ that tackle smaller portions of the show each
Other stars who have been approached include Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler and Dwayne Johnson, though it’s unclear if any have entered negotiations.
Johnson’s name has been bandied about regularly over the past few years but he has yet to host the Oscar Sunday telecast.
Poehler’s name hasn’t been mentioned in contention with the Oscar gig for many years since she co-hosted the Golden Globes with Tina Fey.
As for Jackman and Reynolds, they previously co-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live for a night this summer while promoting Deadpool & Wolverine.
Still, sources contend there are ‘mixed signals’ about whether the actors would be willing to take on the hosting gig.
It’s also believed that Disney and Marvel will be putting up Deadpool & Wolverine for Oscar consideration, with Reynolds being campaigned for Best Actor and Jackman for Best Supporting Actor.
The Academy and the show’s producers have also been hinting at the possibility of another host-less show, which they pulled off in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Instead of having multiple hosts like 2022’s trio of Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, this potential format would have a different structure with more ‘star teamings in elevated participation.’
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As for Jackman and Reynolds, they previously co-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live for a night this summer while promoting Deadpool & Wolverine
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Still, sources contend there are ‘mixed signals’ about whether the actors would be willing to take on the hosting gig
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It’s also believed that Disney and Marvel will be putting up Deadpool & Wolverine for Oscar consideration, with Reynolds being campaigned for Best Actor and Jackman for Best Supporting Actor
Kevin Hart and Chris Rock were also said to be in contention for this year, but neither are said to be in the mix now.
Jimmy Kimmel most recently hosted for the fourth time in 2024, following hosting stints in 2017, 2018 and 2023.
He insisted that he would not return to host in 2025, and comedian John Mulaney also turned down the gig.
Nikki Glaser has already been set to host the Golden Globes in January, with Chelsea Handler hosting the Critics Choice Awards.
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