Comedy duo Kate Berlant and John Early have been tapped to co-host the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The comedians, actors and longtime creative collaborators will serve as emcees for the 42nd edition of the awards, which honor independent storytelling across film and TV. The show is set to take place March 6 at the Hollywood Palladium for a second consecutive year after moving from its longtime home on the beach in Santa Monica.
“If there’s one thing we don’t need, it’s another predictable awards show,” said Juan Devis, president of Film Independent. “Kate and John are two of the funniest, strangest and most brilliantly unpredictable performers working today. They embody everything we love about independent storytelling: originality, fearlessness and a healthy disregard for convention. We’re excited to shake things up, break a few rules and have some fun along the way.”
Added the co-hosts in a joint statement: “We’ve always been obsessed with awards shows, and we’re so honored we get to host the coolest one. Tune in to see if we choke under pressure!”
Berlant and Early’s comedy collaborations include the sketch series 555 and the Emmy-nominated comedy special Would It Kill You to Laugh?
In addition, Berlant’s has appeared in Sorry to Bother You, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Don’t Worry Darling and The Bear. She has also starred in her one-woman show KATE and her comedy specials Cinnamon in the Wind and Parmesan.
Early is known for his breakout role in the series Search Party, as well as his stand-up special Now More Than Ever. He recently made his feature directorial debut with Maddie’s Secret, in which Berlant also appears.
Nominations for the 42nd annual awards show will be announced Dec. 2. A nominees brunch will take place Jan. 9 at The London West Hollywood.
This year’s ceremony will introduce the best International first feature and digital creator sward categories. In addition, filmmaker Roman Coppola will bring serve as the creative consultant, a newly created role.
Past Spirit Awards hosts include Ego Nwodim, Aidy Bryant, Hasan Minhaj, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, Andy Samberg and John Waters.
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