Reports are coming in that Chris Rock is in talks to host the 88th Academy Awards (OSCARs).
There are a couple of issues that Rock and the Academy need to resolve, but it looks like a deal could be signed in the next couple of days. If a deal is reached, this will be Rock’s second time as host. In 2005 he hosted the 77th annual Academy Awards, it was the second most viewed Academy Awards that drew 43.74 million viewers to ABC.
The 88th Academy Awards are set for February 28, 2016!