Ryan Reynolds Addresses Rumor He'll Host 2025 Oscars with Hugh Jackman: 'That Is a Difficult Job'

Mar. 15, 2025

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.Photo:Disney/Randy Holmes)

Disney/Randy Holmes)

It’s unlikelyRyan Reynoldswill emcee the 2025 Oscars, but he’s open to it in the future.

The actor, 48, sat down withVarietyfor the outlet’sAwards Circuitpodcast. At the episode’s end, theDeadpool & Wolverinestar denied he is in conversations to host the awards ceremony when he was asked about reports that he andHugh Jackmanare top choices.

“No, I don’t— historically speaking, that is a difficult job, you know,” Reynolds said. “We’ve had people that have come before us that did it flawlessly, I think, and you’ve had people who are so talented and just based on what’s happening out there in the zeitgeist you’re like, ‘Oh, that was hard. It’s a very hard job.’ "

“It would be a dream to do it one day. I’ll say that,” he added. “I’m really just spending the yearwriting a movie for myself, Hugh [Jackman] and Shawn [Levy] to dothat is not Marvel, and that’s kind of it.”

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds on July 22, 2024.Michael Loccisano/getty

Michael Loccisano/getty

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In July, PEOPLE confirmed thatJimmy Kimmeldeclined to return to emcee the ceremonyfor a fifth time. ComedianJohn Mulaneyalso declined the gig, a source told PEOPLE at the time.

WhenDeadlinereported in October that Reynolds and Jackman, 56, were in the mix of choices to host, the outlet also reported that Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler and Dwayne Johnson had also been approached as potential hosts, citing sources.

Reynolds’Deadpool & Wolverinecostar and close friend Jackman previouslyhostedthe 81st Oscars back in 2009. He has also hosted theTony Awardson four separate occasions.

During Reynolds' appearance on theAwards Circuitpodcast, he pushed back against the idea that he is too “busy” to host the ceremony in 2025 and explained he will focus on spending time with wifeBlake Livelyand theirfour childrenin the new year.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman on Aug. 6, 2024.Cindy Ord/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty

“I am not even busy — also, let me say one thing, this is important.Deadpool & Wolverine, like the otherDeadpoolmovies, they consume my entire life,” Reynolds said, noting that he works on the films from their earliest stages through lengthy promo tours.

“I have four kids, and I actually — spoiler alert — love my kids,” he added. “And I love seeing them and I love them seeing me, so this year is kind of devoted, the next 12 months are just going to be with my kids.”

source: people.com