Washington:
TV host and comic Conan O’Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026.
The announcement comes from Invoice Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, Academy president, who additionally confirmed the return of the Emmy-winning producing staff aty MullRaj Kapoor and Kan, who will lead the present for the third consecutive 12 months, reported Selection.
Utilizing his signature humour, O’Brien stated in an announcement: “The one motive I am internet hosting the Oscars subsequent 12 months is that I wish to hear Adrien Brody end his speech.”
Brody’s finest actor speech for The Brutalist clocked in because the longest within the ceremony’s historical past.
“We’re thrilled to carry again Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 98th Oscars!” Kramer and Yang stated in a joint assertion. “This 12 months, they produced a massively entertaining and visually beautiful present that celebrated our nominees and the worldwide movie group in essentially the most lovely and impactful means. Conan was the right host skillfully guiding us by the night with humour, heat and reverence. It’s an honour to be working with them once more,” as per the outlet.
Craig Erwich, president of Disney Tv Group, hailed O’Brien’s “unforgettable efficiency,” stating that he is a superb alternative to guide Hollywood’s best evening as soon as extra.”Conan’s distinctive comedic model completely captured the second, and I am excited to have his abilities again onstage subsequent 12 months to helm one other indelible efficiency.”
Kapoor and Mullan will as soon as once more oversee manufacturing, promising one other dazzling celebration of cinema. “We’re each so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars,” the producers stated. “We won’t wait to work with Conan and his complete staff as we proceed to discover much more particular and heartfelt alternatives to have a good time subsequent 12 months’s nominees and the affect of movie all over the world,” reported Selection.
O’Brien’s return marks one other milestone in a profession spanning a long time in tv and comedy. At the moment, he hosts the podcast “Conan O’Brien Wants a Buddy” and the HBO/Max journey sequence “Conan O’Brien Should Go” and can seem within the upcoming function movie “If I Had Legs I might Kick You,” reported Selection.
The 98th Academy Awards will air stay on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
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