‘SNL Parodies ‘Harry Potter’ Rivalry in Hilarious ‘Heated Wizardry’ Sketch’
In a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, a humorous sketch titled “Heated Wizardry” humorously tackled the themes from the popular gay hockey series, “Heated Rivalry.” This pre-taped segment featured actors Finn Wolfhard and Ben Marshall as iconic characters from the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, respectively.
Sketch Overview
The parody began with an introduction about the forthcoming HBO adaptation of the beloved wizarding world. It quickly transitioned into a humorous yet heated exchange between Harry and Ron on their initial day at Hogwarts. The sketch jokingly alluded to the series’ premise by stating, “With an all new story hastily written after the success of a certain other HBO show…”
Key Moments from ‘Heated Wizardry’
- Ron complimented Harry’s wand, leading to playful banter between the two.
- The skit delved into a quidditch rivalry amid an underlying romantic subplot.
- It featured a humorous fake review from J.K. Rowling, stating, “I am not a part of this.”
- Jason Momoa made a surprise appearance as Rubeus Hagrid, adding to the comedic chaos.
Momoa’s character interrupted the romance reveal with a bold statement, “You’re a homo, Harry.” This twist underscored the comedic intent of the sketch, which seamlessly blended elements from both the wizarding world and sports rivalry.
Finn Wolfhard’s SNL Debut
This episode also marked Wolfhard’s hosting debut on SNL. During his monologue, he reflected on his time on Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Joined by co-stars Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo, Wolfhard shared his sentiments about transitioning into adulthood.
“I know a lot of people still see me as the kid from *Stranger Things*, right? But I’m 23 now,” he declared. He further emphasized his personal growth by proclaiming, “Meet the new me, the man me.”
About ‘Heated Rivalry’
This parody cleverly linked to “Heated Rivalry,” a show that has gained considerable popularity on HBO Max. The series follows two professional hockey players embroiled in a complicated relationship. Hudson Williams portrays Shane Hollander, a Canadian player, while Connor Storrie plays Ilya Rozanov, a Russian player.
Due to its success, “Heated Rivalry” has been renewed for a second season, confirming its continued airing on HBO Max.
