He may have had his detractors and he may have helped raise the ratings for this year’s Academy Awards telecast, but Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane stated today on Twitter that he would not be back to host next year’s Oscars.
Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do the Oscars again. Tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep. However, I highly–>
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) May 20, 2013
–> recommend the job, as Zadan and Meron are two of the most talented producers in the business. My suggestion for host is Joaquin Phoenix.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) May 20, 2013
This doesn’t come as much of a surprise really. In addition to overseeing his TV animation empire, FOX has just picked up the live action sitcom Dads which he is executive producing. He also is shooting the western comedy A Million Ways To Die In The West which he will follow up with the sequel to last summer’s hit comedy Ted.
The search now begins for show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to find a replacement.
