'Schitt's Creek' stars Eugene and Dan Levy make history as father-son duo are set to host 2024 Emmys

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 76th annual Emmy Awards will be hosted by a father and son team.

Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy, who co-created and starred in the Emmy Award-winning comedy series 'Schitt's Creek', have been confirmed by ABC and the Television Academy to preside over this year's ceremony in September. This confirmation was made on Friday, August 16.

Eugene Levy and Dan Levy become first father-son duo to host Emmys

ABC and the Television Academy said that this would be the first time a father and son would emcee the Emmy Awards.

“For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough,” both men said in a statement, according to The Hill. “We’re thrilled to be able to raise a glass to this extraordinary season of television and can’t wait to spend the evening with you all.”

Eugene Levy and Dan Levy each have 4 Emmys themselves

The Levys have won four Emmys apiece. Two awards were given to Eugene Levy for 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV', and four were given to his son, Dan Levy, for his work on the show.

The Levys created history in 2020 when they became the first father and son to win two Emmys in the same year. Dan took up the prizes for Supporting Comedy Actor, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series in addition to Eugene's Outstanding Comedy Actor award.

'Schitt's Creek' won the Outstanding Comedy Series prize that same year.

What did Television Academy chairman say of the Levys hosting Emmys?

“We are thrilled to welcome two generations of comedy genius to the Emmy’s stage as hosts,” said Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. “Eugene and Dan Levy are known for creating unforgettable laugh-out-loud moments on screen, and together, they are super-charged. I cannot wait for Emmy fans to see what they have in store for all of us.”

The Emmys will air live on ABC on September 15 from the Peacock Theater at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.

Internet delighted as Eugene Levy and Dan Levy are set to host Emmys 2024

Netizens were elated after they got to know the 'Schitt's Creek' stars hosting the prestigious award ceremony this year.

One X user tweeted, "That’s fantastic news! Eugene and Dan Levy will definitely bring some great energy and humor to the 2024 Emmy Awards!"

"Brilliant selection! Eugene and Dan Levy will bring a fresh and funny perspective," echoed another. 

"This is the greatest thing to happen at an awards show since tina fey and amy poehler," remarked one while someone else demanded, "Yes GAWWWWWWWDDDD!! Do the Oscar’s too." 

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