Saturday Night Live Lineup: Ryan Gosling to Host with Gorillaz as Musical Guest on March 7
NBC has announced a lineup of three consecutive episodes of Saturday Night Live at the end of February and beginning of March. Ryan Gosling will be hosting the show on March 7, with Gorillaz as the musical guest. This will be Gosling's fourth time hosting the show, and it precedes the release of his upcoming film, Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, on March 20. The episode on February 28 will be hosted by Connor Storrie, alongside Mumford & Sons. The episode on March 14 does not yet have a host or musical guest confirmed.
Gosling first hosted SNL in December 2015, followed by appearances in September 2017 and April 2024. During his last hosting gig, he broke character multiple times, notably in a Beavis and Butt-Head sketch. He also had Emily Blunt and former SNL star Kate McKinnon join him for a Close Encounters sketch. This episode earned Gosling his first Emmy nomination in the Guest Actor In a Comedy Series category and drew a large audience of 8.9 million viewers after seven days, the show's highest viewership since Billie Eilish hosted in December 2021.
The upcoming episode featuring Gorillaz as the musical guest will mark the band's debut on SNL. Gorillaz, formed by Blur's Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, will be releasing their latest album, The Mountain, on February 27. The episode promises to be an exciting mix of comedy and music, with Gosling's hosting and Gorillaz's performance adding to the anticipation for the show.
In conclusion, the upcoming episodes of Saturday Night Live are set to feature a mix of talented hosts and musical guests, with Ryan Gosling and Gorillaz headlining the show on March 7. Fans can look forward to a night of entertainment and laughter as the iconic sketch comedy series continues to bring fresh and exciting content to viewers.