Leslie Jones will be pulling double duty at this year’s edition of the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Nominated in the best comedic performance category for her role in “Coming 2 America,” the “SNL” alumna is now also set to host the ceremony. Variety confirmed the news.
A three-time Emmy nominee for her work on “SNL,” Jones’ other credits include “Ghostbusters” and “Masterminds.” She hosted the BET Awards in 2017.
Elizabeth Olsen-starrer “WandaVision” leads this year’s nominees at the MTV Movie & TV Awards with five nods. Other series in the running for honors include “Bridgerton,” Shonda Rhimes’ smash hit period romance, Mindy Kaling coming-of-age comedy “Never Have I Ever,” and Michaela Coel sexual assault drama “I May Destroy You.” Emerald Fennell revenge thriller “Promising Young Woman” and Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman 1984” are among the films up for awards.
Slated to take place May 16, the event will air live on MTV. Head over to Variety to check out all of the nominees.
