Eugene and Dan Levy Say They’re Taking a “Gentler Approach” to Emmys Hosting Gig

Eugene and Dan Levy Say They’re Taking a “Gentler Approach” to Emmys Hosting Gig

As a seasoned gamer who’s been through countless TV shows and their twists and turns, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgic excitement for this year’s Emmys. The father-son duo, Eugene and Dan Levy, are about to take the stage, and it feels like a reunion of sorts. Their approach seems to be a gentle tribute to television, a medium that has given both their careers a solid foundation.


Duo Eugene and Dan Levy, father and son, plan to adopt a more softened strategy for their Emmy Awards hosting duties this coming Sunday. They expressed earlier in the week that they aim to honor television through their presentation.

Eugene expressed his admiration for television, acknowledging not just the nominees, but also the platform that launched both him and his son’s careers, in a profile he co-shares with his son in the Los Angeles Times. He added that it feels strange when humor is directed at those who are nominated – they’ve earned their recognition through hard work, and this event is essentially their night. He emphasized the importance of respecting the awards ceremony itself, or else one might question why they are even present.

Dan intends for the show to have a festive atmosphere but also retain a hint of sharpness. On the upcoming evening, Dan and Eugene will mark history as the first father-son pair to host television’s major event.

Dan added, ‘I’ve been informed that folks are quite enthusiastic because we’re not harsh comedians. Instead, they can expect a sense of warmth in our performances.’ He’s aiming to blend these elements effectively without becoming monotonous, and he believes we’re making progress towards that goal.

Eugene expressed hope that the blend of warmth and sharpness which Dan mentioned would lead to a more compassionate and nurturing demeanor.

Eugene admitted, ‘We may not be stand-up comedians, but there’s something amusingly synergistic about us working together.’ This dynamic was born on the set of Schitt’s Creek, and it appears to persist. It benefits us both, and I suppose whoever suggested this collaboration had a point.

Previously in their profiles, it’s mentioned that Dan and his father have been invited to conduct the ceremony on more than one occasion this year.

He mentioned earlier that it didn’t seem appropriate for various reasons, but when they were asked again this year, he ran out of arguments against it. It appeared as an enjoyable and significant test – although not small, quite substantial in scale.

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2024-09-12 02:56