Neil Patrick Harris wants funny Oscars writers

Neil Patrick Harris has issued a public appeal for  »funny » writers to help him with the Oscars.

The ‘How I Met Your Mother’ actor is to host the 2015 Academy Awards and though he is  »thankful » to have landed the prestigious job, he doesn’t know yet what will happen during the show.

He told ‘Access Hollywood’:  »I legitimately have no idea what the content of the show will be yet.

 »I’m just thankful that I get to be a part of it this year.

 »We are actively hiring writers so if you know anyone funny, Tweet me. »

The ‘Gone Girl’ star has previously admitted he wants to keep the Oscars – which take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on February 22 –  »classy ».

The 41-year-old actor said:  »I don’t want them to be super derivative of other shows that I’ve done. I don’t want it to seem like I’m doing the same award hosting gig that I did on the Tonys, just now on a different stage …

 »I want to also just make sure that it’s a classy event. I’ve always loved the Oscars and have great respect for its history, and the gowns, and the classiness of it. »