Kenan Thompson is as awesome as a cucumber heading into his Emmys hosting obligations.
“I’m super completely ready,” the comic completely advised E! Information in advance of emceeing the 74th Annual Emmy Awards on Sept. 12. “I cannot wait around. I’m tremendous pumped.”
The “Saturday Evening Reside” veteran promises he will “keep the get together atmosphere likely” during the exhibit with a “enjoyment, large electrical power,” incorporating, “I know it really is a long day and a prolonged software, but I assume which is heading to be my most important concentrate so it isn’t going to feel so tasking. It need to come to feel like a celebration.”
When it arrives to the night’s large nominees, Kenan shared, “I’m energized for ‘Abbot Elementary,’ I’m psyched for Quinta [Brunson]. I’m excited for a whole lot of displays. It is awesome to see Barry back. ‘Ted Lasso’s obtaining a tremendous moment…Maisel is back again. All these people today are nonetheless executing quite superior caliber function, which is nice to see.”
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Though the actor did not want to spoil his opening monologue, he did tease a doable superstar perception all through the telecast.
“I think it is a night that has opportunity for that, but I undoubtedly would adore to come across a little something fresh in the instant just to preserve it spontaneous,” he mentioned coyly. “That would be a whole lot of fun. I’m confident there’s a whole lot of figures in there so hopefully we can come across any person to participate in with.”
As for whether or not or not Emmys producers are organizing any form of tribute to Queen Elizabeth II next the monarch’s death final 7 days, Kenan states which is all up to the showrunners.
“I imagine they are still hoping to determine what to do for the reason that it truly is a evening about tv and tv actors and creators,” he stated, “so that I you should not seriously know.”
Don’t pass up the 2022 Emmys tonight, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.
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