Established in 1997 to “celebrate Hollywood and launch the awards season,” what the Hollywood Film Awards lacks in prestige it certainly makes up for in star wattage: Shia LaBeouf, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron and Antonio Banderas all are confirmed to collect 2019 prizes, which are announced ahead of time. And bucking the latest awards show trend, the HFAs have decided to hire a host this year. It’s Rob Riggle, the 6-foot-3 funnyman who has stolen scenes in everything from The Hangover to Modern Family. THR caught up with Riggle, 49, who hosted the ESPYs in 2012 and American Valor Awards in 2018 to talk about the gig, set for Nov. 3 at the Beverly Hilton.
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