Well, here’s a shock announcement. FAMILY GUY creator and TED writer/director/performer Seth MacFarlane is all set to host the 2013 Academy Awards, according to an official release by the Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. This is almost as brave a move as having Ricky Gervais host the Golden Globes. Right?
“We are thrilled to have Seth MacFarlane host the Oscars. His performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh,” said Zadan and Meron. “He will be the consummate host, and we are so happy to be working with him.”
So, yes. It’s official. Straight from the horse’s mouth. So, am I right in thinking that he will also get to write his own script for the big night? MacFarlane seems to be over the bloody moon.
“It’s truly an overwhelming privilege to be asked to host the Oscars,” said MacFarlane. “My thoughts upon hearing the news were, one, I will do my utmost to live up to the high standards set forth by my predecessors; and two, I hope they don’t find out I hosted the Charlie Sheen Roast.”
“Seth is unbelievably talented,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “We couldn’t be happier with the creative team we’ve assembled. With Craig, Neil, and now Seth, we’re off to a great start.”
The awards will be dished out on Sunday, February 24, 2013.
This is a great move in my mind, but what do you guys think?
Here’s Seth’s video response as he tells his Dad the big news.
