Oscars and Jimmy Kimmel
The Oscars will return with a number for the primary time in three years (Image: Getty)

The 2022 Oscars are already set to return with a bang, as they’ll characteristic a number for the primary time in three years.

The awards present has gone host-less since Jimmy Kimmel introduced in 2018. Kevin Hart was as a result of current in 2019 however was later dropped.

Nevertheless, Craig Erwich, president of Hulu Originals and ABC Leisure, has revealed issues are going to be completely different this 12 months, however refused to present any names.

Sources have claimed to Deadline that Will Packer, who’s directing the ceremony, and the Academy have began to succeed in out to Hollywood stars, with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson on the want checklist (now that, we’d like to see).

Nevertheless, it’s stated to be proving tough to safe somebody as a result of pandemic.

The Oscars will return to the Dolby Theatre on March 27, with No Time To Die and Dune to this point main the shortlist.

Nevertheless, followers are certain to be hoping issues are stepped up this 12 months.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is claimed to be on the want checklist (Image: WireImage)

Final 12 months’s telecast, which was majorly scaled again as a result of Covid pandemic, acquired pretty destructive opinions, with viewership plummeting to an all-time low of 10.4million.

Earlier hosts Jimmy and Chris Rock additionally mocked the ‘humourless’ occasion.

Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel was the final host (Image: Getty Photographs)

Nevertheless, it was nonetheless a historic occasion, with Chloe Zhao changing into the primary girl of color to have ever gained greatest director, scooping up the trophy for her work on Nomadland, which delved into the world of van-dwelling nomads, and starred Frances McDormand.

The 39-year-old adopted Kathryn Bigelow, who was the primary girl to ever win the directing award for her movie The Harm Locker in 2008.

Nomadland additionally secured the most effective image award, kicking off an unimaginable 12 months for Chloe.

In the meantime, Sir Anthony Hopkins, 83, grew to become the oldest actor to have gained an Oscar after he acquired the most effective actor accolade for his function in The Father.