He cut out a hole for a you-know-what in a box, went on a boat with a nautical-themed pashmina, and talked to animals ("Say hi to your mother for me, ok?"), and now SNL‘s Andy Samberg will be hosting the 18th Annual MTV Movie Awards (airing live May 31).
Joining the ranks of previous A-listers such as Mike Meyers, Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller, Will Smith, and pal Justin Timberlake, Samberg’s time on the MTV throne means that the comedian has really arrived — and is hopefully here to stay. In fact, it seems Samberg is following in the footsteps of Late Night‘s Jimmy Fallon, who during his time on Saturday Night Live, also hosted the awards and headlined in movies. (Up next, Samberg stars as Paul Rudd’s gay brother in I Love You, Man, which hits theaters Friday. Having seen it, I can tell you it’s hilarious. I highly recommend it.)
I have high hopes for the funny guy to bring back, well, the funny to the ceremony that is known for its film spoofs. I can’t wait to see what treatment Samberg gives Slumdog Millionaire; god knows there’s some new dance to "Jai Ho" that we have yet to see. What about you, PopWatchers, does this announcement have you looking forward to the MTV Movie Awards? Or can nothing do that at this point?
Oooh, I am excited! I love Andy, and even stayed up late when he was on Letterman last week just because he was on. So yay!
He’s a great choice, especially given the fact that he’s become the centerpiece for SNL’s usually-funny, always-bizarre Digital Shorts.
Should make for some really interesting movie parodies, which has always been my favorite part of the MTV Movie Awards.
Finally they chose someone whose funny to do the MTV Movie Awards. I probably still won’t like the show, but will watch for Samberg.
MTV has actually made me excited for the Movie Awards for the first time since Justin Timberlake and Sean Willaim Scott hosted. I hope they don’t disappoint me.
Samberg has his moments, but but overall he is grating and annoying – the perfect heir to the Jimmy Fallon throne.
Andy has been the best thing about SNL especially when teamed up with Timberlake. I’ll diffinitely be watching the Movie Awards with him hosting.
I still won’t watch the MTV awards, (they’ll suck no matter who hosts it) but I suspect that integrate the awards and his pet lazer-cats recurring skit.
I kinda agree with Chris
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All these SNL folk wreak of un funnyness, what a waste of air time. MAD TV season 1-14 forever beatches!
Joline – hey how about every time you spam these boards, I piss on your face? How’s that sound?
I just don’t get why people think Samberg is funny. He’s a 2nd banana at best.
I don’t usually look forward to the show, but now I can’t wait!
Andy is hilarious! It should be especially good this year!
Cool! MTV is also looking for other hosts as well! Yay! Finally!
http://www.gotcast.com/casting-calls/MTV-Host-Project/53533
Adam is guru, hez gona mak it mean!!!