Oscars 2019: Here's Who Hollywood Wants as Host to Replace Kevin Hart
12/08/2018 07:58 pm EST
Constance Wu Picks Randall Park
Constance Wu, who starred in one of the biggest movie hits of 2018, Crazy Rich Asians, had the perfect suggestion for corporate synergy. Wu suggested ABC pick Randall Park, her Fresh Off The Boat co-star.
"Randall Park should host the Oscars. He is so effortlessly funny, charming, likeable and everyone in LA loves him, and has like zero controversy [because] he's such a good dude. Also he is handsome," she wrote.
Chrissy Teigen Wants Ellen DeGeneres Back
Chrissy Teigen thinks Ellen DeGeneres should get the job after her acclaimed performances in 2007 and 2014. Teigen also suggested she be paired with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, another beloved Hollywood figure.
"How about Ellen. Or The rock. Or Ellen and The Rock," Teigen wrote.
Bradley Whitford Nominates Lin-Manuel Miranda
West Wing actor Bradley Whitford nominated Lin-Manuel Miranda. He even suggested Hamilton director Tommy Kail helm the entire ceremony.
"Dear @TheAcademy. Please consider @Lin_Manuel Miranda to host next year's Oscars, directed by Tommy Kail. They are very good at The Show Business. They are joyous and kind. Their work sends a message of radical inclusion and obliterates the toxic myth of separateness. Do it," Whitford wrote.
Joss Whedon Picks Billy Eichner and Sarah Silverman
Writer/director Joss Whendon had several celebrity picks, including comedians Billy Eichner and Sarah Silverman. He also suggested Patton Oswalt, Kyle Mooney, Anthony Jeselnik and Tig Notaro.
"Oscars! I nominate celebrated thespian Sir William Eichner (@billyeichner) as host! Also Dame Sarah Silverman. Thank you/you're welcome," the Avengers director wrote.
Wanda Sykes Wants a Technologically-Friendly Oscars
Comedian Wanda Sykes had a really unique idea. Rather than go with someone with a controversial past, just have robots host. "I think Siri and Alexa should host the Oscars," she wrote.
Lena Waithe Suggests Donald Glover or Wanda Sykes
In an interview with Variety, Master of None star Lena Waithe suggested Donald Glover... or anyone black.
"Let Donald Glover do it," Waithe said. "Donald would be dope. He'd be funny. I would like that. Let's make sure [whoever hosts], they're black."
She later added, "Wanda [Sykes] would be lit... I vote for Wanda or Donald or get Chris Rock back in there. Let's get Eddie [Murphy] out of the house. … I hope it's somebody black and somebody funny."
Vella Lovell Picks RuPaul
Vella Lovell, who plays Heather Davis on The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and recently starred in Netflix's The Christmas Chronicles, suggested RuPaul's Drag Race host RuPaul as host. "I mean @RuPaul for Oscars host, duh," she wrote.
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll Suggest Themselves as the 'Oh, Hello' Characters
Comedians John Mulaney and Nick Kroll have decided to start a Twitter campaign to get themselves hired as hosts, but only if they do it as the cranky old men they play in their Oh, Hello Show. This move was also endorsed by Chris Pratt and Judd Apatow.
"We were asked to host the Oscars and we have accepted. We are hosting the Oscars. Thank you to ABC and the Oscars. Who knows WHO will win? Maybe your favorite movie star. Tune in," the two jokingly wrote.
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