Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson is one week away from hosting the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. While Anderson is no stranger to the award show after being nominated nearly a dozen times during his career, this will mark his first opportunity to host the ceremony.
“Well, since I’m 0 for 11 in the win/loss category of the Emmys, I figured why not host the award that I covet the most and is missing from my shelf,” Anderson told Lacey Rose of The Hollywood Reporter.
“[I grew] up and watching them and wanting to be a part of that elite class of presenters and hosts for the Emmys. I would love to host the Oscars as well. These are little milestones in my career that I set long before I had a career. One day I’m going to be famous enough. One day I’m going to be talented enough. One day I’m going to host these shows along with being nominated. And so that’s why I said yes, and that’s why I look forward to it.”
Anderson may be honored to host the ceremony, but that doesn’t mean he will not take his comedic chances as he offers commentary and humor throughout the night. In other words, he plans to “push the envelope” and “have fun” on stage.
“I’ve been known to be a habitual line-crosser. I didn’t get this far in my career and achieve what I’ve achieved by playing it safe. We’re going to push the envelope and have fun, but we’re going to do it in a very respectful way,” Anderson continued.
“You’ll have to tune in to see.”
Everyone will have the opportunity to see Anderson at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, January 15 at 8 p.m. EST.
