Neil Patrick Harris to host Emmys?

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Neil Patrick Harris has reportedly been approached to host the 61st annual Emmy Awards.

According to People, the How I Met Your Mother actor is in talks to front the ceremony, which will air on September 20.

Earlier this year, Harris - who has recently signed to star in Beastly and The Best And The Brightest - hosted the 2009 Tony Awards.

The star will also feature as a singing villain in animated series Batman: The Brave And The Bold.