How Jimmy Fallon helped land Finn Wolfhard his 'SNL' hosting debut

How Jimmy Fallon helped land Finn Wolfhard his 'SNL' hosting debut

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Key Points:

  • Finn Wolfhard will make his Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosting debut this weekend, with Jimmy Fallon playing a key role in recommending him to SNL producer Lorne Michaels.
  • Wolfhard's debut marks the start of 2026 on SNL's star-studded season 51, featuring musical guest A$AP Rocky, who is also making his first appearance on the show.
  • Although new to hosting SNL, Wolfhard has a connection to the show through his role in the 2024 SNL biopic "Saturday Night," where he played an NBC page.
  • Fallon hinted at recommending Hudson Williams, star of the Canadian hit series "Heated Rivalry," for future SNL appearances, citing Williams