The Oscars have a need…a need for an unflappable, unslappable host.

When it comes to hosting late night, Jimmy Kimmel has always been a bit of a maverick — but he takes that quite literally in his first promo as host of the 2023 Oscars.

In a new video released Tuesday, Kimmel walks into the Academy (the Top Gun flight academy in San Diego, not the one for the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) where he takes in the hall of famous hosts, including Whoopie Goldberg, Chris Rock and Steve Martin. There’s even a special plaque for nine-time host Billy Crystal.

Kimmel is then greeted by Jon Jamm and Charles Parnell, reprising their roles from Top Gun: Maverick, who give him the mission details. Check out the full flight pattern here: Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars Trailer – Exclusive World Premiere – YouTube