Hugh Jackman has been selected to host the 68th Tony Awards set to air this year on June 8 on CBS.
This will be the X-Men actor's fourth time as a host for the Broadway awards show, reports Deadline. Jackman has done well in hosting the Tonys and even was nominated for an Emmy for hosting the 2005 awards show.
CBS's Jack Sussman said, "Hugh is the ultimate performer - actor, singer and dancer - he does it all, second to none."
The Broadway League executive director Charlotte St. Martin and The American Theatre Wing executive director HEather Hitchens both added, "Hugh is an extraordinary talent and loyal supporter of the Broadway community - whether he is on-stage or in the audience."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jackman was so excited about the news that he took to Twitter to announce the news to fans, simply writing, "Couldn't want another minute..."
Jackman is quite a busy actor, it's a wonder he can fit hosting duties into his busy schedule. One film he is working this year is Pan, where he was cast to play Blackbeard. The actor will be the primary antagonist for the film, which is focusing on the origin story of Peter Pan and will also feature Captain Hook.
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