Eugene and Dan Levy will officially host the 2024 Emmys: ‘We are thrilled’
It’s a family affair.
Father and son duo Eugene and Dan Levy will officially host the 2024 Emmys together, ABC announced on Friday.
The “Schitt’s Creek” stars and creators will make history as the first-ever father and son duo to host the event. They’ll be the second pair to host this century, as “SNL” stars Colin Jost and Michael Che co-hosted in 2018.
“For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough,” the Levys said together in a statement.
“We’re thrilled to be able to raise a glass to this extraordinary season of television and can’t wait to spend the evening with you all on Sept. 15.”
Eugene, 77, and Dan, 41, made Emmys history in 2020, becoming the first father and son to win big the same year. Eugene took home the top prize for Outstanding Comedy Actor, while Dan won Best Supporting Comedy Actor. Dan also won for writing and directing, and both snatching the award for Outstanding Comedy Series as exec producers.
Dan rose to fame with “Schitt’s Creek,” but Eugene was already famous for appearing in the “American Pie” franchise and “Best in Show.” The Emmy-winning sitcom ran for six seasons from 2015-2020, following the formerly wealthy Rose family as they lose their fortune, move to a town they bought as a joke, and live in a motel.
In addition to the Levys, “Schitt’s Creek” co-starred Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire and Noah Reid.
“We are thrilled to welcome two generations of comedy genius to the Emmy’s stage as hosts,” Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego said in ABC’s press release announcing the news.
“Eugene and Dan Levy are known for creating unforgettable laugh-out-loud moments on screen, and together, they are super-charged. I cannot wait for Emmy fans to see what they have in store for all of us.”
Eugene is also one of the nominees this year for his Apple TV+ series “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” which is up for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series.
The 2024 Emmys will be the second ceremony to be held this year. The 2023 ceremony was pushed from its intended September date to January because of the historic actors and writers strikes last summer.
The nominated shows that stand to win big include “The Bear,” “The Crown,” “Fallout,” “Shogun,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Abbott Elementary,” “What We Do In the Shadows” and “Palm Royale.”
The 2024 Emmys will air Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
