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Kate Berlant and John Early to Host 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards
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In Short: Comedians Kate Berlant and John Early will host the 42nd annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in 2027.
Comedians Kate Berlant and John Early have been tapped to co-host the 42nd annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, set to take place in 2027.
The announcement was made by Film Independent, the organization behind the awards, which will also introduce several new categories and creative initiatives.
Berlant and Early, known for their absurdist comedy style, will bring their unique brand of humor to the event, which celebrates independent storytelling across film and television.
Juan Devis, President of Film Independent, expressed excitement about the new hosts, stating, 'Kate and John are two of the funniest, strangest and most brilliantly unpredictable performers working today. They embody everything we love about independent storytelling: originality, fearlessness and a healthy disregard for convention.'
In addition to their hosting duties, Berlant and Early will also serve as emcees for the awards ceremony, which will return to the Hollywood Palladium.
The organization also announced that filmmaker Roman Coppola will serve as a creative consultant for the 2027 ceremony, working alongside Film Independent's production team to shape the event's tone, visual identity, and overall experience.
Shawn Davis, the executive producer of the Spirit Awards, highlighted the introduction of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, which aims to celebrate independent filmmakers who inspire action on environmental issues.
The new categories and initiatives reflect Film Independent's commitment to supporting bold, original storytellers, from emerging digital creators to first-time international filmmakers.
Berlant and Early join a roster of past Spirit Awards hosts that includes Ego Nwodim, Aidy Bryant, Hasan Minhaj, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, Andy Samberg, and John Waters.
The comedians expressed their enthusiasm for the opportunity, saying, 'We’ve always been obsessed with awards shows, and we’re so honored we get to host the coolest one.'
What's confirmed
- Nominations for the 42nd annual awards show will be announced December 2, 2026.
- “If there’s one thing we don’t need, it’s another predictable awards show,” said Juan Devis, President of Film Independent.
- Earlier this year, Early made his feature directorial debut with Maddie’s Secret, in which Berlant also appears.
- “We’ve always been obsessed with awards shows, and we’re so honored we get to host the coolest one,” the hosts said in a joint statement.
- Berlant and Early join a roster of past Spirit Awards hosts that includes Ego Nwodim, Aidy Bryant, Hasan Minhaj, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, Andy Samberg, and John Waters.
- Comedy duo Kate Berlant and John Early have been tapped to co-host the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
- In addition, Berlant’s has appeared in Sorry to Bother You, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Don’t Worry Darling and The Bear.
- As previously announced, Roman Coppola will serve as Creative Consultant on the 42nd annual awards show.
- We’re excited to shake things up, break a few rules and have some fun along the way.” “We’ve always been obsessed with awards shows, and we’re so honored we get to host the coolest one.
- Friends and creative collaborators for more than a decade, Berlant and Early have built a devoted following on a distinctive brand of absurdist comedy that blends sharp social satire, improvisation and performances that rarely go where you expect.
What's still developing
- Early is known for his breakout role in the series Search Party, as well as his stand-up special Now More Than Ever.
- Individually, both have carved out celebrated careers across film, television and live comedy.
- Beyond their work together, both have established themselves as celebrated performers across film, television and comedy.
- She has also earned acclaim for her one-woman show KATE and her comedy specials Cinnamon in the Wind and Parmesan.