Fox has tapped "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Andy Samberg to host the 2015 Emmy Awards.
"Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers!" Samberg said in a statement. "Like, in general you should buckle your seat belts in your car. In fact, even if you're not an Emmy viewer, you should buckle your seat belt. It can be dangerous on the road. Also, if you're not an Emmy viewer, you should strongly consider becoming one this year, because I'm hosting, and it's gonna be a wild ride. So buckle your seat belts."
Samberg will emcee the 67th annual ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 20 from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
"It's wonderfully fitting that we have Andy Samberg, an Emmy Award winner himself, as our host for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards," said Bruce Rosenblum, chairman and CEO of the Television Academy. "Andy has excelled in all aspects of the television universe, both from behind and in front of the camera. His humor, insights and charisma will be an exciting addition to our annual celebration of television's best and brightest."
FOX Television Group Chairmen and CEOs Gary Newman and Dana Walden named Samberg as their first pick to host for the network's turn at the broadcast.
"He is fearless, hilarious, an award-winning comedian, singer, writer and actor with incredible live TV experience. We know he'll deliver the laughs and give viewers an incredible night they will enjoy," they said.
The "Saturday Night Live" alum previously hosted the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards and the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. He also performed with his musical group, "The Lonely Island," at the 2015 Academy Awards.
