Upcoming Hosting Debut

Walton Goggins is set to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Fresh off his first appearance at the Met Gala on Monday, Goggins is excited to bring his unique style to the iconic show.

Promo Highlights

In a promotional video for the upcoming episode, Goggins, who is known for his role in The White Lotus, humorously connects the show’s suspenseful storylines to the atmosphere of SNL. Alongside cast member Marcello Hernandez, Goggins teasingly explores the fan-driven speculation around SNL’s cast, reminiscent of the mystery elements that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Humorous Back-and-Forth

During the promo, Hernandez tries to dispel Goggins’ dramatic theorizing about character deaths, stating, “It’s not that kind of show, man. It’s SNL, no one’s gonna die.” Goggins, however, continues, quipping, “Colin Jost, Michael Che, murder-suicide,” drawing laughs and confusion.

Hernandez retorts, “No! These are real people, they’re not characters… no one is dying.” Goggins adds to the comedy by theorizing which cast member could be behind a fictional demise, playfully suggesting Bowen Yang might be responsible. “It’s Bowen! It’s always been Bowen. It would always ever be Bowen, because he hates you,” Goggins declares.

Unexpected Conclusion

The promo takes a surprising turn when cast member Michael Longfellow dramatically approaches Hernandez and pretends to stab him, revealing himself as the “killer.” In classic SNL fashion, he quips, “I should have been Domingo,” referencing Hernandez’s popular character from the show. Goggins reacts with surprise, stating, “Wow, I did not see that coming! Prestige television!”

Final Thoughts and Show Details

As Goggins embarks on this new venture, he will be joined by the musical guest Arcade Fire. Fans can catch SNL airing Saturday night at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC, with a live stream available on Peacock.