The reports of John’s decision to turn down the offer quickly prompted a lot of disappointment online. And with no new host to speak of, I thought it might boost morale to scour the internet for potential replacements.
The large majority of the candidates below were suggested in response to a callout shared by @FilmUpdates on X. Of course, some suggestions are more serious than others, but by the looks of things, the Academy is pretty spoilt for choice.
As you may have seen, there’s been aton of demand for this one, and I get it! Imagine the musical numbers? A segment where Kermit the Frog interviews guests in the audience?
I also have a feeling that Martin Scorsese would especially love it — and that’s what matters, right?
3.The cast of Challengers
4.Amelia Dimoldenberg
5.Andy Samberg
6.Al Pacino
7.Hugh Jackman (again)
8.Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White
9.Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix
10.Stanley Tucci in character as Caesar Flickerman from The Hunger Games
11.Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell
And as for my personal suggestion? I’d like to see Glen Powell and his dog Brisket do the job. If last year’s Oscars proved anything, it’s that Hollywood loves a talented pup. And besides, it is Hot Glen Summer, after all.
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