Eugene and Dan Levy will officially host the 2024 Emmys: ‘We are thrilled’
nypost.comSchitt’s Creek” stars and creators will make history as the first-ever father and son duo to host the event. They’ll be the second pair to host this century, as “SNL” stars Colin Jost and Michael Che co-hosted in 2018. “For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough,” the Levys said together in a statement.“We’re thrilled to be able to raise a glass to this extraordinary season of television and can’t wait to spend the evening with you all on Sept.
15.”Eugene, 77, and Dan, 41, made Emmys history in 2020, becoming the first father and son to win big the same year. Eugene took home the top prize for Outstanding Comedy Actor, while Dan won Best Supporting Comedy Actor.
Dan also won for writing and directing, and both snatching the award for Outstanding Comedy Series as exec producers. Dan rose to fame with “Schitt’s Creek,” but Eugene was already famous for appearing in the “American Pie” franchise and “Best in Show.” The Emmy-winning sitcom ran for six seasons from 2015-2020, following the formerly wealthy Rose family as they lose their fortune, move to a town they bought as a joke, and live in a motel.
In addition to the Levys, “Schitt’s Creek” co-starred Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, and Noah Reid.“We are thrilled to welcome two generations of comedy genius to the Emmy’s stage as hosts,” Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego said in ABC’s press release announcing the news. “Eugene and Dan Levy are known for creating unforgettable laugh-out-loud moments on screen, and together, they are super-charged.
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