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  • ‘SNL’ Reveals Early Season 45 Lineup, Featuring Eddie Murphy, David Harbour, Taylor Swift

    ‘SNL’ Reveals Early Season 45 Lineup, Featuring Eddie Murphy, David Harbour, Taylor Swift

    NBC

    Season 45 of “Saturday Night Live” is starting with a bang, featuring a star-studded lineup of hosts and musical guests, led by the unexpected — and sure to be triumphant — return of one of the show’s most famous alums.

    On Monday, “SNL” revealed a partial lineup for the first half of the upcoming season, which will kick off on September 28 with Woody Harrelson hosting, alongside musical guest Billie Eilish.

    That duo will be followed by “Bond 25” screenwriter (and Emmy-nominated “Fleabag” star) Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift on October 5; David Harbour and Camila Cabello on October 12; and Kristen Stewart (musical guest TBA) on November 2.

    But it’s the final emcee of 2019 that had fans buzzing those most on Monday: None other than Eddie Murphy is set to headline the December 21 episode, marking his first time hosting in more than 35 years. No musical guest has been announced yet.

    Murphy shot to superstardom on “SNL,” where he was a cast member from 1980 until 1984. The comedian is credited with revitalizing the series during that time period, and remains one of the show’s most beloved former stars.

    But since his departure from the series, Murphy has been almost entirely absent from Studio 8H, returning only for a brief, awkward appearance at the SNL 40 celebration in 2015. He was also slated to pop up in a sketch that evening, but ultimately bailed; if Murphy keeps his date with “SNL” in December, the episode will mark his first time actually performing on the show in more than three decades.

    Our fingers are crossed for an epic evening. We can’t wait for season 45 to start.

  • ‘SNL’ Star Colin Jost Joins Live-Action ‘Tom and Jerry’

    ‘SNL’ Star Colin Jost Joins Live-Action ‘Tom and Jerry’

    NBC

    The latest live-action reboot of a familiar animated property, classic cartoon “Tom and Jerry,” is shoring up its cast, with a TV star joining the ensemble.

    Colin Jost — who’s known to “Saturday Night Live” fans as one of the show’s longtime co-head writers and the co-host of its Weekend Update segment (and known to “Avengers” fans as Scarlett Johansson’s finance) — has signed on for the big screen version of “Tom and Jerry.” Deadline first reported the news, though there are no details yet about what role the comedian will be playing, and whether it will be a live-action character, or animated like the titular cat and mouse.

    Jost joins the previously-cast Chloe Grace Moretz and Michael Pena. The flick follows Kayla (Moretz), a new hire at a posh hotel, who enlists the help of Tom the cat to get rid of Jerry the mouse. She eventually ends up banding together with both critters, however, against her bully of a manager, Terrance (Pena).

    Tim Story (“Ride Along,” “Fantastic Four,” “Think Like a Man,” “Shaft“) is directing and executive producing the feature. No word yet on a potential release date, but “Tom and Jerry” is expected to start shooting sometime later this year.

    [via: Deadline]

  • Mike Myers to Star in Netflix Comedy Series as Multiple Characters

    Mike Myers to Star in Netflix Comedy Series as Multiple Characters

    ABC

    Mike Myers is returning to television — though, this time, it’s streaming television.

    The “Saturday Night Live” alum has signed on for his very first narrative TV series ever. He’ll start and executive a six-episode comedy series for Netflix.

    Myers will play multiple characters, much as he’s done in his “Austin Powers” movies. Not much else is known about the story or plot.

    “I love creating characters, and Netflix has given me a fantastic playground to play in,” Myers said in a statement.

    Myers was an “SNL” cast member from 1989 to 1995 and went on to a movie career. He most recently appeared in “Bohemian Rhapsody” as Ray Foster.

  • ‘Saturday Night Live’ Imagines All the ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoffs You Could Want

    ‘Saturday Night Live’ Imagines All the ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoffs You Could Want

    NBC

    “Game of Thrones” is coming to an end soon, winding down the last piece of monoculture we have left. Or maybe not the last, since HBO already has one spinoff in the works.

    And according to “Saturday Night Live’s” imagining, many more could follow it.

    “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington hosted this past weekend’s episode. His Jon Snow is at the center of a “sexy, moody drama about forbidden love” — with a White Walker. Sure, she’s dead, but he was once dead, too!

    “That was different, and you know it!” he replies. Men, amirite?

    There’s also an animated series with Arya navigating high school, a family sitcom with Sam and Gilly, and — the best one — “Game of Thrones: Special Victims Unit.”

    From producer “Dire Wolf,” the preview shows Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T patrolling around Flea Bottom, discussing the latest gruesome murder. Someone gouged a guy’s eyes out and fed them to him? Bingo. Just another day in the mean streets of King’s Landing.

  • Adam Sandler Returning to ‘Saturday Night Live’ to Host for First Time

    Adam Sandler Returning to ‘Saturday Night Live’ to Host for First Time

    Netflix

    “Saturday Night Live” is welcoming back one of its biggest stars. Adam Sandler is returning to Studio 8H to host for the first time ever on May 4.

    Sandler joined “SNL” in 1990 as a writer and became a featured player the following year. He became a breakout star, with memorable characters like He soon became a breakout star with characters like Opera Man and Cajun Man and tunes like “The Chanukah Song.”

    He and Chris Farley were fired in 1995 after a low-rated season. Several other cast members quit or were let go at the same time. Rumors spread that executive producer Lorne Michaels was in danger of losing his job.

    Since then, Sandler has made a few cameos on “SNL,” the most recent being the 40th anniversary special in 2015.

    Now, he will return to host on May 4, along with musical guest Shawn Mendes.

    “We are happy to welcome Adam back to ‘SNL’ in what is sure to be a special night,” Michaels said in a statement.

    After “SNL,” Sandler went on to a movie career with hits like “Billy Madison” and “The Wedding Singer.” In recent years, he has been making movies exclusively for Netflix. The next one, “Murder Mystery,” will premiere later this year.

  • ‘SNL’s Michael Che and Colin Jost to Compete at WWE’s WrestleMania 35

    ‘SNL’s Michael Che and Colin Jost to Compete at WWE’s WrestleMania 35

    NBC

    “Saturday Night Live’s” Michael Che and Colin Jost are moving from behind the “Weekend Update” desk into the Wrestlemania ring.

    Earlier this month, the duo appeared on WWE’s “Monday Night Raw,” where Jost started a feud with wrestler Braun Strowman. They were also announced as “special guest correspondents” for WrestleMania 35 on April 7.

    But, as it turns out, Jost and Che will actually get physical and compete in the ring.

    During “Monday Night Raw” this week, Jost and Che appeared via video chat to work out their problems with Strowman, but Jost ended up getting them involved in Wrestlemania’s Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

    Can the hosts still do “Weekend Update” after getting their heads crushed? Guess we’ll find out!

  • Kit Harington, Emma Stone to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in April

    Kit Harington, Emma Stone to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in April

    Kit Harington in Game of Thrones
    Macall B. Polay/HBO

    You know nothing about hosting “Saturday Night Live,” Jon Snow — but you’ll soon learn.

    “SNL” has booked “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington to host the April 6 episode. The musical guest will be Broadway’s “Waitress” creator Sara Bareilles. Both are making their “SNL” debuts.

    Harington’s gig at Studio 8H will come just a week before the eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones” premieres on HBO. The actor also voices a character in “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.”

    The following week, on April 13, Oscar winner Emma Stone — coming off her nominated performance in “The Favourite” — is set to host for the fourth time. Stone is currently filming the sequel “Zombieland: Double Tap,” which opens in theaters in October.

    The musical guest will be the popular K-pop group BTS, who will debut their latest album “Map of the Soul: Persona” a few days prior.

    The previously announced host for March 30 is “Killing Eve” star and Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh, with musical guest Tame Impala.

  • Idris Elba to Host Upcoming ‘Saturday Night Live’ Episode

    Idris Elba to Host Upcoming ‘Saturday Night Live’ Episode

    Idris Elba in Molly's Game
    STXfilms

    It’s time for a big first for Idris Elba: hosting “Saturday Night Live.”

    The actor is set for the gig, as NBC announced Wednesday. He’ll host a March 9 “SNL” episode that features musical guest Khalid. The network also revealed that actor John Mulaney will host on March 2, with country singer Thomas Rhett performing.

    The sketch comedy series is off for a week after its Feb. 16 episode, which was hosted by MCU star Don Cheadle. Mulaney’s episode will be the next new one to air, followed by Elba’s the following week. They join the season’s star-studded lineup of guest hosts that includes Awkwafina, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Rachel Brosnahan, and more.

    Elba has been keeping busy with film roles. Not only has he starred in films like “The Mountain Between Us” and “Molly’s Game,” the actor is part of major franchises, including the MCU, the Star Trek film series, and the upcoming Fast and Furious spinoff.

    “SNL” Season 44 airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

  • James McAvoy to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’

    James McAvoy to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’

    James McAvoy in Glass
    Universal Pictures

    James McAvoy will soon be coming to you live from New York.

    The “Glass” star has been tapped to host “Saturday Night Live” on Jan. 26. The show’s official Twitter account announced the news Monday, Jan. 14. The tweet also revealed that Meek Mill will be the episode’s musical guest.

    It will be McAvoy’s first time hosting the show. While he may not be an “SNL” vet, he’s had a long career in front of the camera. The actor’s credits include roles in the X-Men movies, “Atomic Blonde,” “Atonement,” and more. He also stars in the upcoming “It: Chapter Two.”

    “SNL” Season 44 is on break till Jan. 19, when it will return with “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Rachel Brosnahan as host. McAvoy’s episode will be the next after that. So far, none of the season’s other upcoming hosts have been announced.

    “Saturday Night Live” is live on both coasts on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC.

  • ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Star Rachel Brosnahan to Host First ‘SNL’ of 2019

    ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Star Rachel Brosnahan to Host First ‘SNL’ of 2019

    Amazon

    Rachel Brosnahan is having a very good week: After snagging her second straight Golden Globe statuette for Best Actress in a Comedy Series on Sunday night, the star is next set to host the first episode of “Saturday Night Live” of 2019.

    “SNL” made the announcement on Twitter on Monday, revealing that Brosnahan would make her hosting debut on January 19. Grammy nominated rock band Greta Van Fleet will serve as musical guest during the episode.

    Brosnahan will no doubt reference her star-making role as the titular housewife turned stand-up comic on “Mrs. Maisel,” which has earned plenty of accolades since its debut on Amazon in 2017. In addition to the actress’s Globes success, she also took home the Best Actress Emmy Award back in September, where the show also claimed the Best Comedy Series statuette.

    According to TVLine, another new episode of “SNL” is slated to air on January 27, though no host has been announced just yet. The second half of season 44 will certainly have some tough acts to follow, since 2018 featured a starry lineup including Adam Driver, Steve Carell, Awkwafina, Jason Momoa, and Matt Damon.

    Stay tuned to see who “SNL” books next.

    [via: SNL/Twitter, h/t TVLine]