Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andy Samberg to Host Emmys

LOS ANGELES: Saturday Night Live alum Andy Samberg, who currently stars on the award-winning comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has been tapped to host the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards later this year.

An Emmy-winning writer, Samberg’s role as Det. Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine won him a Golden Globe Award for best actor in a comedy series. The actor is also part of The Lonely Island comedy troupe, whose single “D*** in a Box” from their first album won an Emmy for outstanding original music and lyrics.

Samberg will lead the ceremony from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on September 20. Producers for the annual award show will be announced soon, while nominations will be revealed July 16.

“It’s wonderfully fitting that we have Andy Samberg, an Emmy Award winner himself, as our host for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards,” said Bruce Rosenblum, the chairman and CEO of the Television Academy. “Andy has excelled in all aspects of the television universe, both from behind and in front of the camera. His humor, insights and charisma will be an exciting addition to our annual celebration of television’s best and brightest.”

“The moment the Emmy Awards’ host was brought up, we said it had to be Andy,” said Gary Newman and Dana Walden, chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group. “He is fearless, hilarious, an award-winning comedian, singer, writer and actor with incredible live-TV experience. We know he’ll deliver the laughs and give viewers an incredible night they will enjoy.”

"Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers!” Samberg said. “Like, in general you should buckle your seat belts in your car. In fact, even if you’re not an Emmy viewer, you should buckle your seat belt. It can be dangerous on the road. Also, if you’re not an Emmy viewer, you should strongly consider becoming one this year, because I’m hosting, and it’s gonna be a wild ride. So buckle your seat belts.”