After Ricky Gervais’ hilarious appearance at the recent Emmy awards, it’s no wonder that rumors are flying that Gervais could be the next star to host the 2009 Oscars.

Academy Awards organizers want to have a sit down with Ricky Gervais to talk about the 2009 Oscar hosting gig. How great would he be as host?

If the Oscar deal doesn’t pan out, we’ve got Ricky Gervais starring in Ghost Town at theaters now, an upcoming HBO comedy special in November and the 2009 film “This Side of Truth,” co-starring Tina Fey and Jennifer Garner.