15 People We’d Love to See Host the 2016 Oscars

Posted on Friday, February 27th, 2015 by Germain Lussier

Daniel Radcliffe

Sure you know Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter but after that, the actor took to the stage to try and break out of the stereotype. He succeeded by proving he’s got a talent not just for wizardry but for singing, dancing, drama, comedy and being just plain captivating and likable.

Mindy Kaling

Few people on this earth are smarter or funnier than Mindy Kaling. She’s young, she’s hip, she’s got her own show and she’s got a very lovable vibe about here that makes her almost universally relatable. You just want to hang out with her, no matter what, and that would be a fun vibe for the Oscars.

Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords, also known as Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, are a New Zealand comedy music duo. Each member has done lots of things on their own of late (McKenzie won an Oscar, Clement is a rising star actor) but together they could infuse a very unique flavor, off the cuff humor and personality to the show.

Aziz Ansari

Much like Patton Oswalt, Aziz Ansari is a pop culture junkie. He’s also a super talented, super popular comedian. What makes Aziz so special though is his energy. He’s vibrant on stage, presenting a persona that’s loud, funny, but also kind of unpredictable. And unlike other comedians, he wouldn’t have to be mean to be funny all night.

Chris Hardwick

He hosts a popular podcast, he hosts several AMC shows and he’s already battle tested in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con. Chris Hardwick would kill the Oscars. He’s a hilarious stand up with real geek credibility and that passion I was talking about earlier. He’s a true fan as well as a great personality.

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