Chris Rock & Dwayne Johnson Approached About Hosting Emmys As Producers Aim High
NBC/Peacock talent is still expected to be considered for the hosting job as showcasing stars from the network carrying the Emmys is a tradition
Following the infamous Oscar slap, Chris Rock has been in demand.
There already is a call for him to host next year’s Oscars, and he has also been asked to host the Primetime Emmys on NBC this September, I have learned.
We hear Rock, yet to publicly speak about the Will Smith Oscar attack beyond comedy tour has turned down the informal offer and it does not appear likely that Johnson would take on emcee duties either
Both Rock and Johnson have ties to NBC, which is carrying the Primetime Emmys this year.