A month after it was first rumored that Into The Woods actor James Corden would replace Craig Ferguson as the host of CBS’ Late Late Show, the network has finally made it official.
Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment. called Corden “the ultimate multi-hyphenate – a writer, creator and performer who is loved and respected in every medium he touches, including theater, comedy, music, film and television.” She added, “James is already a big star in the UK and he’s wowed American audiences on Broadway; we’re very excited to introduce his considerable and very unique talents to our network television audience on a daily basis.”
“I can’t describe how thrilled and honoured I am to be taking over from the brilliant Craig Ferguson,” Corden added. “To be asked to host such a prestigious show on America’s #1 network is hugely exciting. I can’t wait to get started, and will do my very best to make a show America will enjoy.”
Corden is a rising star in the film and theater worlds, with a Tony Award for One Man, Two Guvnors already on his resume and his U.K. A League of their Own Sky1 series has won a BAFTA award. He recently impressed American moviegoers in Begin Again with Keira Knightley and will be seen in Disney’s Into The Woods with Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep on Christmas Day.
The 36-year-old also starred on the BBC’s BAFTA winning Gavin and Stacey, which he co-created. He also played Craig Owens on Doctor Who and hosted four straight Brit Awards ceremonies.
Ferguson announced plans to leave the Late Late Show in April and will leave in December. Cordon was first revealed as his replacement in August.
The Late Late Show airs every night on CBS at 12:37 a.m. Corden will start sometime next year and will have new Late Show host Stephen Colbert for a lead-in.
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