Jimmy Kimmel gets his next assignment as Oscars host in Top Gun: Maverick sendup

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Jimmy Kimmel is reporting for duty as the host of the 95th Academy Awards ceremony in a hilarious new video released on Tuesday.The 55-year-old comedian and late-night talk show host paid tribute to the box-office sensation Top Gun: Maverick in the clip, which was inspired by scenes of Tom Cruise getting his orders to train a new generation of fighter pilots.Jon Hamm reprises his role from the blockbuster Admiral Beau 'Cyclone' Simpson, while Charles Parnell also returns as Admiral Solomon 'Warlock' Bates.In the video, the two officers berate Kimmel for being their last choice to host the Oscars, which will air on March 12 on ABC.Even nine-time host Billy Crystal, who makes a surprise appearance toward the end, wouldn't accept the gig.

Having a laugh: Jimmy Kimmel, 55, starred in a video promoting the Oscars, which will air on March 12 on ABC< and his hosting spot on Tuesday that was inspired by Top Gun: Maverick Star power: Jon Hamm reprises his role from the blockbuster Admiral Beau 'Cyclone' Simpson, while Charles Parnell also returns as Admiral Solomon 'Warlock' Bates  Memories: The video opens with Kimmel strutting into an office in a flight jumpsuit while the recognizable score to Top Gun playsThe video opens with Kimmel strutting into an office in a flight jumpsuit while the recognizable score to Top Gun plays.He stops to admire a wall of photos of past hosts, before turning to see the Crystal, who had a special place of honor due to his nine hosting gigs.As he heads into the room, Hamm and Parnell reprise a scene from Maverick.'Your reputation precedes you,' Hamm says cooly.'Not in a good way,' Parnell adds.After Hamm's character introduces himself, Jimmy can't help but say, 'That is an awesome name.''I know,'.