American comedian Chris Rock may be hosting the 2016 Oscars. This is according to a Tuesday report from Variety magazine. The 50-year-old actor is in ‘serious talks’ to do the annual movie awards show and an announcement that he landed the job could be made ‘shortly.’
The 88th Academy Awards will take place on February 28, 2016. A spokesman for the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences declined to comment.
Rock hosted the Oscars in 2005 to mixed reviews. The stand-up comedian has also worked with the new Oscar co-producer, Reginald Hudlin, who directed the pilot of the Rock’s TV series Everybody Hates Chris.
Rock is best known for his profanity laced stand-up routines. He also has been in several TV shows, including Empire, Louie and The Bernie Mac Show. His hit movies include Head Of State, Madagascar, Grown Ups, and What To Expect When You’re Expecting.