Chris Rock has been confirmed as the host of the 2016 Oscars.
The 50-year-old actor and comedian will return as master of ceremonies for The 88th Academy Awards - 11 years after he first presided over the ceremony to mixed reviews.
The ceremony will be held on Sunday 28 February at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and comes as the pinnacle event of awards season.
Hudlin and David Hill were announced in September as producers of next year’s ceremony.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who have co-hosted the Golden Globes to raves, had also been considered candidates for the Oscar hosting job.
Rock is best known for his profanity laced stand-up routines. He also has been in several TV shows, including Empire, Louie and The Bernie Mac Show.
His hit movies include Head Of State, Madagascar, Grown Ups, and What To Expect When You're Expecting.
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