Moon over Santa Monica

As if we needed more evidence that the "Oscars of the indie world" make for spicy alt viewing, Spirit Awards host Rainn Wilson is now promising (threatening?) to drop his pants.

Didn't Sarah Silverman already do that?

Wilson, who might feel the need to compensate because he's not the usual stand-up comedian emcee, told the AP that he's ready and willing to drop trou at the awards show Feb. 23, which airs live (no nudity redacted) on IFC.

"My (butt) is actually revealed a couple of different times, so if anyone's curious about what my (butt) might look like ..." he trailed off. "I don't know why they would be. It's all for a laugh."

Also on tap (and we mean that literally) at the Spirits, a party known for its beach casual and salty dialogue: Javier Bardem as honorary chair, a role that might not officially involve mooning those attending and watching at home.

Presenters, who may or may not show some skin, are a collection of indie royalty including Ellen Page, Patrician Clarkson, Jason Bateman, Cate Blanchett, John Waters and Steve Zahn.