Ryan Gosling Hosts ‘SNL’ in March, Kicking Off NBC’s Triple Show Streak

Ryan Gosling Hosts ‘SNL’ in March, Kicking Off NBC’s Triple Show Streak

NBC is set to air three consecutive episodes of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in a special lineup starting in late February. Ryan Gosling will host the show on March 7, 2024, marking his fourth appearance in this role. The musical guest for this episode will be the animated band Gorillaz.

Upcoming SNL Schedule

  • February 28: Connor Storrie hosting with Mumford & Sons as the musical guest.
  • March 7: Ryan Gosling hosts with Gorillaz performing.
  • March 14: No host or musical guest announced yet.

Ryan Gosling’s SNL Journey

Gosling first hosted SNL in December 2015. He returned in September 2017 and again in April 2024. During his previous stint, he promoted his movie The Fall Guy and garnered significant attention.

Memorable Moments

In that episode, Gosling broke character during a Beavis and Butt-Head sketch, creating a memorable experience for viewers. He also featured Emily Blunt and welcomed former SNL star Kate McKinnon back for a Close Encounters sketch.

Audience Impact

Gosling’s last appearance earned him an Emmy nomination for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. This episode attracted an audience of 8.9 million viewers, the largest since Billie Eilish hosted in December 2021.

Gorillaz Debut

The upcoming episode will also be the SNL debut for Gorillaz, the British animated band formed by Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. Their new album, The Mountain, will be released on February 27, just before their performance on SNL.

Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for more updates on this exciting series of SNL episodes and the talent lined up for them.