Eddie Murphy in Talks to Host 84th Oscars
Today 1:38 PM PDT by Brandi Fowler and Sierra Marquina
Steve Granitz/Getty Images Comedian and actor Eddie Murphy is reportedly in talks to host the 84th Academy Awards, according to the LA Times.
So, when will we know for sure if the funnyman got the gig?
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It could be as early as this week.
Although no names have officially been submitted to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences just yet, a decision could be made Tuesday when Oscar producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer meet up with the Academy's president Tom Sherak.
According to Deadline, Ratner has had Murphy's name in mind for some time as a candidate for the coveted hosting gig.
And with good reason.
Aside from Murphy's notable comedic background and stand-up career, we hear Ratner and the Shrek star struck up quite the friendship when Ratner directed Murphy's upcoming Tower Heist action flick with Ben Stiller (in theaters November 4).
Murphy isn't the only comic actor in the running to host the Oscars, however. (And no, we're not looking at you, James Franco.) Billy Crystal, who's expressed interest in hosting the show again, is also reportedly being considered for the position.
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