Seth Meyers has officially been announced as the new host of “Late Night,” and will replace Jimmy Fallon, who’s taking over “The Tonight Show” from Jay Leno next year.
It had been rumored for some time that the “Weekend Update” anchor for “Saturday Night Live” would get the job.
The show, as expected, will stay in New York, where Lorne Michaels will produce “Late Night,” as well as “The Tonight Show” and “Saturday Night Live.”
“We think Seth is one of the brightest, most insightful comedy writers and performers of his generation,” said NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt in a statement, adding, “His years at SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’ desk, not to mention being head writer of the show for many seasons, helped him hone a topical brand of comedy that is perfect for the ‘Late Night’ franchise.”
Of his new appointment, Meyers cracked, “I only have to work for Lorne for five more years before I pay him back for the time I totaled his car.”
He said more seriously, “12:30 on NBC has long been incredible real estate. I hope I can do it justice.”
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