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Josh O’Connor to Host SNL with Lily Allen

11/22/2025

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O’Connor Hosts SNL

Josh O’Connor will host Saturday Night Live on December 13, 2025, with Lily Allen as the musical guest.
He expresses excitement and nerves, calling the opportunity an iconic honor.
O’Connor sought advice from Paul Mescal, the previous SNL host, and plans to consult Josh Brolin.
He stars in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which premieres in theaters on November 26 and streams on Netflix on December 12.

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Mescal Embraces Authenticity

Irish actor Paul Mescal is preparing to portray Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes's upcoming Beatles films while promoting Hamnet.
He describes his Hamnet process as intensely poetic, fostering connection with co-star Jessie Buckley.
He aims to move beyond melancholic roles, acknowledging an artistic compulsion to explore them.
He emphasized authenticity in career choices, warning that planning for audience expectations could cause panic and dissatisfaction.

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O’Connor Hosts SNL

Josh O’Connor will host Saturday Night Live on December 13, 2025, with Lily Allen as the musical guest.
He expresses excitement and nerves, calling the opportunity an iconic honor.
O’Connor sought advice from Paul Mescal, the previous SNL host, and plans to consult Josh Brolin.
He stars in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which premieres in theaters on November 26 and streams on Netflix on December 12.

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