Chris Rock is coming back to host the Oscars for a second time.
The show's producers say the prolific comedian-filmmaker will be at the helm for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin called Rock "the MVP of the entertainment industry."
The 50-year-old entertainer, who hosted the 77th Oscars in 2005, posted a photo of himself with an Oscar statuette on Twitter Wednesday with the caption, "Look who's back."
Rock is the only non-white Oscar host to helm the show in the past 10 years. The film academy has visibly increased its diversity outreach efforts since it was derided earlier this year for its all-white slate of acting nominees.
Rock has won four Emmy Awards for his comedy series and specials. He recently directed the comedy special "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo" for HBO. In 2014, he wrote, directed and starred in the feature "Top Five," and in 2009, he produced, wrote and starred in the documentary "Good Hair."
Rock created and produced the TV series "Everybody Hates Chris," which aired from 2005 to 2009. Other acting credits include the "The Longest Yard," ''Lethal Weapon 4" and the "Madagascar" animated movies. He also appeared on Broadway in 2011.
He was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1990 to 1993.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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