Eddie Murphy is in talks to host the Academy Awards in 2012, according to several reports.

According to Deadline Hollywood, the Nutty Professor actor is in talks with Oscars producer Brett Ratner to host the 84th ceremony next year. An insider close to the star said: "Nobody knows movies better or is a bigger cinephile than Eddie. Not Brett. Not even Quentin Tarantino. Eddie can quote scenes from every single movie word for word."

The 50-year-old - who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Dreamgirls - is reportedly said to be "showing interest" in hosting the event. 

The source added: "He can bring all that experience to hosting. Plus he has Saturday Night Live experience before a live crowd. And worldwide the biggest crossover comedians are Will Smith and Eddie Murphy."

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