2014 Primetime Emmys gets host: Seth Meyers of NBC's 'Late Night'

The 2014 Primetime Emmys will air on NBC on August 25 and this week we learned that Late Night star Seth Meyers is set to host the ceremony. Don Mischer will executive produce the awards ceremony.

"Seth's expertise and ease in front of a live audience during his time at SNL, as well as his comedic brilliance both as a writer and in front of the camera, makes him the perfect choice to host the Emmys," said president of late night and alternative programming at NBC Entertainment Paul Telegdy. "Plus, with Don's vast experience at putting these type of big productions together, we'll be in great hands."

Time reports:

Though hosting a major award show can prove challenging for even the most skilled entertainers, SNL alums have had a reputation for nailing it. Jimmy Fallon hosted the Emmys in 2010, which gave the awards ceremony a big boost in viewers. And let's not forget Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who've turned hosting the Golden Globes into an art form. And while this year will mark Meyer's debut as an Emmy host, he's not exactly new to the award game: he emceed both the 2010 and 2011 ESPY Awards and the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2011. 

What do you think of Meyers as the new Emmys host for the 2014 awards ceremony? Do you agree with this choice or did you have another host in mind? What are you looking forward to in regards to this year's Emmys? Let us know below!