Or at least that’s what Nikki Finke is reporting. Roger Ebert quips, “They have Lakers tickets.” The search continues on. Steve Martin and Tina Fey are not available. Hugh Jackman has graciously declined being pigeonholed.
Who’s gonna step up? Out-of-the-box pick of the day: Richard Kind.
EDITED TO ADD: This just hit me, but it makes sense that Downey would decline this offer. After all, he turned down the chance to present the post-production awards alongside Will Smith last year out of fear of being upstaged.
