He’s just Ken, and now he’s heading back to Studio 8H. Afterbringing the Kenergy to the Oscarswith a standout performance on Sunday,Ryan Goslinghas been tapped to hostSaturday Night Liveon April 13 in what will be his third appearance hosting the long-running NBC sketch comedy show. He’s one of two new hosts confirmed for April, as series veteranKristen Wiigis also set to return the week prior on April 6, alongside musical guestRaye. Gosling, meanwhile, will share the stage with another three-time guest artist,Chris Stapleton.
This hosting gig will mark the fifth for Wiig, officially making her the latest member of the coveted Five-Timers Club following the addition ofEmma Stonelast year. Her episode is almost certain to feature a few other inductees to welcome her into the fold, and it will be much deserved too. The seventh woman to hostSNLfive times or more, Wiig was a staple of the sketch comedy from 2005 to 2012 before going on to build an Oscar-nominated resume including a starring role and co-writing credit inPaul Feig’sBridesmaidsand turns inThe Secret Life of Walter Mittyand the recentBarb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which she also co-wrote. Her next project will be at Apple TV+ on March 20 with hernew seriesPalm Royale.
Gosling, meanwhile, is gearing up for another big film to follow uphis showstoppingBarbierole. He’s next starring oppositeEmily Bluntin the upcoming action movieThe Fall GuyfromDavid Leitchwhich just premiered at SXSW. Set to release in theaters on May 3, the film stars Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stuntman thrown into real action after the star he’s doubling for disappears and a shadowy plot begins to unfold. Both of the upcoming musical guests are having moments as well, with British singer-songwriter Rayemaking her firstSNLappearance after scooping up a single-year record six Brit Awards earlier this year, while Stapleton is currently promoting the release of his new albumHigheron tour.
Who Will Host ‘SNL’ in the Coming Weeks?
Before Wiig and Gosling can make their entrances,SNLwill bringRamy Youssefto the studio for an episode on March 30 accompanied by rapperTravis Scott. The comedian will appear after the release of his new HBO specialRamy Youssef: More Feelingson March 23. He’s the latest in a season that has been utterly packed with star power, opening withthe return ofPete Davidsonand, more recently, featuringJosh BrolinandSydney Sweeney.
Wiig will hostSNLon April 6, followed by Gosling on April 13. Full episodes ofSaturday Night Liveare available to stream on Peacock in the U.S.
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