These three women are hosting the Oscars 2022 – Orange County Register

LOS ANGELES – The Oscars will be a trio with Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes hosting the Oscars, it was announced Tuesday morning.

Producer Will Packer made an announcement to Hall, Schumer, and Sykes, saying, “We want everyone to be ready to have a good time. It’s been a long time. “This will be the first time holding the Oscars for each woman. The Oscars ceremony will be televised live on ABC and air in stores around the world on March 27 at 5 p.m. PT, Pacific Time.

“This year’s show is all about the solidarity of movie lovers. “We’ve curated three of the most active, funniest women with very different styles of humor,” Packer said in a statement. “I know the joy Regina, Amy and Wanda will have will also convey to our audience. Many surprises in store. Ready for something unexpected.”

The Oscars have gone without a host for the past three years, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making up for it by announcing this year there will be three hosts.

Academy President David Rubin and Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said the Academy was invigorated by Packer’s vision for this year’s Oscars.

“Chairing this all-star party are three fun, powerful women who invite us to laugh and cheer for the best and brightest movie of the year,” he said in a statement.

The Oscars haven’t had a presenter since 2018, when Jimmy Kimmel took over the role. Comedian Kevin Hart was slated to host the ceremony in 2019, but he backed out when some past homophobic Twitter posts and jokes started going viral on social media. society.

The ceremony went without a host that year, and the show went relatively smoothly. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has also decided not to have a winner next year.

“Imagine having one of the funniest women in comedy today host the Oscars… Now, multiply it by three,” said Craig Erwich, president of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment. president, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment, said in a statement. “Regina, Amy and Wanda are comedy stars who will make history as the first female trio to host the biggest night of entertainment and we are delighted to be led by them to deliver such a great show. filled with unforgettable moments and laughter.”

Last year’s Oscars ceremony was somewhat abbreviated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, relocating to downtown’s Union Station. Instead of a host, last year’s show opened with a short welcome monologue by actress/director Regina King.