Star Wars: The Force AwakensstarAdam Driveris ringing in the new year as the host ofSaturday Night Live’s first 2016 episode, airing Saturday, January 16. While we get ready for this beloved actor to make hisSNLhosting debut in just a few short days,NBChas released a new promo, which features the actor brandishing his controversial crossguard lightsaber in a diner, alongside series starKate McKinnon. Many assumed the show would tackle his villainous character Kylo Ren on the show, which is essentially confirmed by this promo.
It isn’t known what plans the show may have forStar Wars: The Force AwakensvillainKylo Renthis weekend. The character is most certainly a controversial one, since we learned over the course of this blockbuster that he is actually the son ofHan SoloandLeia Organa. SNL is well known for having a few surprise guests drop by, so it’s possible that they may have gottenHarrison FordandCarrie Fisherto stop by, but that’s only speculation at this time.
Star Wars: The Force Awakenshas been shattering box office records left and right, earning over $819.6 million at the domestic box office and $1.76 billion worldwide. It currently has the record for the highest-grossing film ever domestically, and third largest movie ever worldwide, behindTitanic($2.1 billion) andAvatar($2.7 billion). It remains to be seen ifStar Wars: The Force Awakenscan break these records, but this blockbuster still has plenty of time before it leaves theaters.
Adam Driverwill also likely be promoting theSeason 5premiere of his hit HBO seriesGirls, which debuts July 19, 2025. The actor’s popular character Adam Sackler even transitioned into theanimated TVrealm earlier this year. The actor had a guest starring spot on Fox’s hit seriesThe Simpsonsduring the show’sSeason 27premiere back in late September.
This episode of Saturday Night Live will markAdam Driver’s hosting debut of the hit series, with the episode also featuring musical guestChris Stapleton. It’s possible that some of the actor’sGirlsco-stars could join him for surprise appearances, but we won’t know for sure until this weekend. What do you think aboutAdam Driverhosting the first Saturday Night Live of 2016? Check out the promo below, before tuning in this weekend.
