Steve Martin And Alec Baldwin To Co-Host The Oscars

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are joining forces to co-host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman, the shows producers, said Tuesday.

Doubling down on comedy, the producers said…

“Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past, and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event.”

Warming up the inevitable banter, Martin said,

“I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin.”

Baldwin volleyed…

“I don’t play the banjo, but I’m thrilled to be hosting the Oscars.” (in reference to Martin’s new album of banjo songs believe it or not)

The 82nd Oscars will be held March 7 and broadcast live by ABC from the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland.