The search for Craig Ferguson‘s Late Late Show replacement has finally come to an end. British actor/comedian James Corden, 35, has been tapped to take over hosting duties for the CBS latenight show, The Wrap is reporting.
Ferguson announced his own departure from The Late Late Show in April, noting that he’ll be stepping down this December.
Not yet a household name in the states, Corden has appeared on a number of British TV shows, including Doctor Who, Gavin & Stacey and Fat Friends. He’ll also appear in Disney’s upcoming musical movie Into the Woods as the Baker. In 2012, Corden won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his work in One Man, Two Guvnors.
