At a time when Conan O’Brien should think about parody songs he can sing about “The Brutalist” and “Conclave” host for the 97th Academy Awards Instead, trying to find out how Hollywood wants to celebrate in the midst of tragic losses being ranged in southern California fire fires. Spoken to Hollywood Reporter While on 2025 Sundance Film Festival, The Previously hosted for late nights and current podcasts shared that he has started working with his writers and producers of Oscars on material, but is not yet sure what exactly the ceremony should be. Especially considering that there are still fires that are raging and everything can change between now and March 2, when the price exhibition will be held at Ovation Hollywood in the Dolby Theater.
“You never know one way or another. It’s a moving goal, so I want to make sure we make the show that meets the moment on March 2, ”said O’Brien. “And that we put a light on many people in LA who have been affected – that we are a mixture of sensitive, but also understanding and, I hope, uplifting. That there is some fun. “
Despite these hopes, O’Brien is more than aware of what a fine line he will have to go and how sensitive everyone in the room will be as a result of current events. Still, he is determined to give a special evening for everyone and use Oscars to celebrate the beauty that is still in Los Angeles.
“It’s a crazy combination. It is not the simplest mission I have ever had, but I embrace it. It is obviously not about me, ”O’Brien told Thr. “This is a moment for all of us to go back, be humble and say,“ This is a massive moment. This is a terrible thing that has happened in Los Angeles. ‘I know people are politicizing it and screaming about it. It’s just a human tragedy. “
For O’Brien, it is still shocking to see the kind of devastation he has used to witness on the TV set that is still shocking to him, as there are too many who currently live in Los Angeles. The comedian hopes that the city and its population can all take some time to process, but understands his responsibility to bring everyone together and help people move on.
“As an entertainer, I have to try to find out what is the best way to answer this,” said O’Brien. “So we will figure it out over the next five weeks and it will probably gather 45 minutes before the show.”
Look at O’Brien’s interview with Thr below.
