Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg have been announced as hosts of the 2019 Golden Globes.
The Killing Eve star and the Brooklyn Nine-Nine comedian will follow in the footsteps of this year’s host, Seth Meyers, next January. The pair presented together at that ceremony, ridiculing the La La Land snafu in a warmly received skit.
“We’re excited to welcome Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg as co-hosts of Hollywood’s party of the year,” said the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) president, Meher Tatna. “Both Golden Globe Award recipients have continually showcased their talents in film and television, and we can’t wait see what their undeniable chemistry will bring to the Golden Globes stage.”
Oh is coming off the back of one of her most successful years to date. The Grey’s Anatomy actor scored her first small-screen lead in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s critically acclaimed thriller series Killing Eve, picking up an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
Saturday Night Live alum Andy Samberg saw his previously cancelled sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine saved by NBC, set to return next year, and previously hosted the Emmys in 2015.
The news arrives a day after the Oscars announced Kevin Hart to host next year’s ceremony and a day before this year’s Golden Globe nominations are set to be unveiled. While the film categories are expected to be dominated by A Star is Born, Green Book and The Favourite, predicted nominees on the TV side include The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Sharp Objects and Killing Eve.
Last year’s ceremony saw a continued ratings decline but still attracted 19 million viewers.
