Julia MacCary editor The African American Film Critics Association has set producer and comedian Roy Wood Jr. to host its 14th annual AAFCA Awards, set for March 1 at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills.
Wood’s credits include “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” “Sullivan and Son” and “The Neutral Ground,” as well as his upcoming mini-series “The Pendulum Project.” The Emmy-nominated producer is also featured in “Better Call Saul,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Last O.G.” Variety included Wood as one of its 10 Comics to Watch in 2016. “AAFCA is excited to have the multi-talented Roy Wood Jr.
host the 14th edition of the AAFCA Awards,” AAFCA president and CEO Gil Robertson said in a statement. “Roy is one of the most electrifying comedic voices in our business.
He’s funny, insightful and irreverent and we’re looking forward to a fabulous evening of fun and celebration.” AAFCA’s appointment of the comedian follows the announcement that Wood has also been tapped to host the White House Correspondents Assn.
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