Comedian James Corden Named Craig Ferguson's 'Late Late Show' Succesor
On Monday, CBS finally confirmed that reported frontrunner James Corden - a 35-year-old English actor, comedian, and writer - will officially be taking over for Ferguson.
"I can't describe how thrilled and honored I am to be taking over from the brilliant Craig Ferguson," Corden said. "To be asked to host such a prestigious show on America's #1 network is hugely exciting. I can't wait to get started, and will do my very best to make a show America will enjoy."
Nina Tassler, Chairman of CBS Entertainment, fully endorsed the network's pick, saying in a statement:
"James Corden is a rare entertainment force who combines irresistible charm, warmth and originality with a diverse range of creative instincts and performance talent. He is the ultimate multi-hyphenate - a writer, creator and performer who is loved and respected in every medium he touches, including theater, comedy, music, film and television. James is already a big star in the UK and he's wowed American audiences on Broadway; we're very excited to introduce his considerable and very unique talents to our network television audience on a daily basis."
Corden, who won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor for his starring role in the Broadway play "One Man, Two Guvnors," first rose to prominence in the UK as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the BBC sitcom "Gavin & Stacey."
Corden had a supporting role in this summer's 'Begin Again' starring Keira Knightley and leads the upcoming Disney musical 'Into the Woods' alongside Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep, opening this Christmas.
Disney/"Into The Woods"
While Corden isn't a recognizable name in the U.S., he does boast more than 4.3 million Twitter followers, which could draw a younger audience to CBS.
In his personal life, Corden's wife, Julia Carey (below), is currently pregnant with the couple's second child.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Check out some of Corden's past professional work below: