Roy Wood Jr. to Host 2025 Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony
The 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards in New York will feature Roy Wood Jr. as host, bringing his comedic flair to the Edison Ballroom on February 15, 2025. Known for his work on CNN’s Have I Got News For You and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Wood has an impressive resume that includes Emmy-nominated documentaries and Writers Guild Award-nominated series.
The evening promises a star-studded lineup of presenters, including:
- Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Interior Chinatown)
- Adriana Diaz (CBS Mornings)
- Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain)
- Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods, John Wick)
- Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant, Before)
- Michael McKean (The Diplomat)
- And many more.
In addition to the entertainment, the ceremony will honor outstanding contributions to writing:
- Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit) will receive the Ian McLellan Hunter Award.
- Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) will be honored with the Herb Sargent Award.
- Kathy McGee (CBS News) will be recognized with the Richard B. Jablow Award.
Fans can catch highlights from the red carpet and ceremony on Writers Guild of America East’s social media platforms at @WGAEast.
