Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Matt Berry Announces Oscars, Brings Humor and Talent
Episode Date: March 15, 2026Matt Berry, known for his comedic roles in What We Do in the Shadows and The IT Crowd, takes on the role of announcer for the 2026 Academy Awards, replacing Nick Offerman. Berrys unique voice and... humor are expected to bring laughter to the event, which will be hosted by Conan OBrien and feature stars like Leonardo DiCaprio. Berrys diverse career also includes music and voice work for cartoons and his local soccer team. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/441470dbd9d5b4c2
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From the Daily News Now Network, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.
Matt Barry is lending his iconic voice to the 2026 Academy Awards as the official announcer.
The big event goes down at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, bringing together stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and rising talents such as Jacob Allorty.
Conan O'Brien steps back up as host after his debut last year.
Barry steps in for Nick Offerman, who announced alongside O'Brien in 2025.
Fans can look forward to plenty of laughs
with the duo likely cooking up signature gags for the live crowd
and viewers at home.
Many know Barry best from his hilarious turn
as the 30010-year-old vampire, Laslo, on what we do in the shadows.
That role earned him Emmy, Basta, and Critics' Choice,
nods over six seasons.
His one-of-a-kind voice has made him a standout,
even for folks who have not seen him on screen.
Before crossing over big in America,
Barry ruled British TV with parts in the IT crowd as the sleazy CEO Douglas Rainholm,
plus shows like The Mighty, Bush and Toast of London.
Lately he has popped up on the book of Boba Fett, The Simpsons, and films including The Wild Robot.
Beyond acting, Barry Shines is a voice artist for cartoons like SpongeBob and Aquatine Hunger Force,
even announcing for his local soccer team, Luton, Town.
He is also a seasoned musician with 11 solo albums,
music for TV, and collabs with gorillas.
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