Yes, its that time again.
The Oscar host hunt is on, and reliable sources tell Deadline thatRyan ReynoldsandHugh Jackmanare in the mix.
The pair are the title stars ofDeadpool & Wolverine, a summertime smash and thats the No.
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2 movie of 2024 globally with $1.33 billion worldwide, just behindInside Out($1.69 billion).
It is a no-brainer.
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But would they do it?
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Would they want to commit with that also looming as this awards season starts to take hold?
Rotating hosts is something that has been done quite a bit in Oscar show history.
Those gigs arent good gigs for comics.
Its no shot to theOscars, no shot to the Globes or anything else.
Those just arent comedy-friendly environments anymore, he said.
He got the notice of the Academy, and hopefully someday he will do it.
The list was short depending on the era.
Bob Hope did it 19 times (14 times solo).
Johnny Carson did it five times consecutively, all solo.
Just look what happened to Hart.
Making the hosting chores part of a team effort with rotating stars obviously is an easier sell for most.
