Vincent Dedienne has been named the host of the 52nd César Awards, set to take place on February 25, 2027, at the Olympia in Paris. Dedienne takes over from comedian Benjamin Lavernhe, who previously honored Jim Carrey with a lively tribute during the last ceremony. A multifaceted entertainer, Dedienne is known as a comedian, humorist, writer, director, columnist, and singer. He has won the Molière award for humor twice, a prestigious French theatrical award. During the ceremony, he will be joined by a group of artists, though details about their roles have not been disclosed. In 2026, Dedienne will appear in two films. The first, Ni vue, ni connue, will be directed by Marc Fitoussi and feature actors Sandrine Kiberlain and Isabelle Huppert. The second, L'Espèce explosive, will be directed by Sarah Arnold. Additionally, Dedienne will be performing in the play La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin until December 31, 2026. The production is directed by Alain Françon and is based on a classic comedy by Pierre Beaumarchais. The first round of voting for the 2027 César Awards will begin on January 5, 2027, for members of the Academy, which consists of professionals in the French film industry. The nominations will be announced on January 22, 2027, and the second round of voting will open on February 3, 2027. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live and free-to-air on Canal+, a major French television channel. Dedienne expressed excitement about hosting the event, saying he accepted the role without hesitation. He acknowledged the challenge of following Lavernhe but emphasized his eagerness to use humor and tribute to celebrate cinema. While the identity of the guest of honor for the ceremony has not been revealed, Dedienne mentioned it will shape his approach to preparing for the event.