News Awards & Events Red Carpet And Your 2015 Oscars Host Is... By Jennifer Merritt Jennifer Merritt Instagram Twitter Jennifer Merritt wants to live in a world where typing counts as a workout and chocolate and peanut butter are considered food groups. As deputy editor for InStyle.com, she's interviewed everyone from Chelsea Clinton to Rob Lowe. When she's not writing and editing, she can be found endlessly (and fruitlessly) cleaning up after her toddler and falling asleep while reading. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on October 15, 2014 @ 09:14PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images Neil Patrick Harris! Proclaiming, "I'm in. Nice..." the actor today crossed off the lone item that remained on his bucket list: "Host the Oscars." PHOTOS: Oscars 2014 Red Carpet Arrivals The actor, currently starring in Gone Girl, will host the 87th annual Academy Awards show, happening Feb. 22 on ABC, Variety reports. Harris is no stranger to the hosting gig, having emceed the Tonys four times, most recently in 2014 (pictured, above). PHOTOS: 12 of the Best Instagrams from Oscar Night While he is well known for his epic comedic timing, Harris has a tough act to follow: Last year's show, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, attracted the biggest Oscar viewership in 14 years, according to Variety. Not only that, DeGeneres also set another record that year: posting the most retweeted selfie to date. Those may be some tough shoes to fill, but if anyone can do it, NPH can. We can't wait to tune in Feb. 22, 2015! PHOTOS: Get Up Close and Personal With 2014 Oscar Jewels