Celebs Can’t Hide Their Excitement for Walton Goggins’ SNL Hosting Gig!

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In just a few weeks, there are only a handful of episodes remaining in “Saturday Night Live”‘s historic 50th season. This means that not many more celebrities have been scheduled to host the show. Quinta Brunson is next on May 3, followed by Scarlett Johansson on May 17. Interestingly, between these two actresses, we have Walton Goggins hosting on May 10. As a fan of his work, I’m genuinely thrilled to see what he’ll bring to the table, and it appears that actors like Josh Lucas and Jack Black are also looking forward to his appearance.

It was announced at the end of this past week that Walton Goggins would host Saturday Night Live, with Arcade Fire serving as musical guest. The past several months have seen some excellent SNL hosts take the stage in Studio 8H, but the notion of a comedic talent like Goggins taking the reins truly excites me. When the news was announced, the fan-favorite actor took to his Instagram account to share it. Dax Shepard, Josh Lucas, Jack Black and more stars then took to the comments to hype up Goggins:

  • Man. I can not wait to see you do this! – Josh Lucas
  • NO WAY!!!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️ – Dax Shepard
  • Coming in hot!!! – Jack Black
  • !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY SHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙌🔥❤️ – Edi Patterson
  • THIS IS THE BEST👏 – Tony Cavalero
  • 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 – Natasha Rothwell

It’s hard not to smile when you see stars cheering on another performer. Of course, the actors mentioned weren’t the only ones expressing enthusiasm, as regular fans also joined in, expressing their excitement. These comments are proof that the performer from Alabama has resonated deeply with his performances. I completely agree with the hype, as the former star of Justified consistently delivers outstanding work.

Over the last few years, Walton Goggins has become increasingly popular in Hollywood, landing leading roles in shows such as Fallout, Invincible, George & Tammy, and The Righteous Gemstones. His latest role on The White Lotus (streaming with a Max subscription) has further boosted his popularity, earning him acclaim for his portrayal of Rick Hatchett. Some viewers may even find that his “heartthrob appeal” has grown due to the HBO anthology series.

It’s intriguing to ponder what acting talents Walton Goggins might showcase on Saturday Night Live. Given his Southern background and distinctive accent, it seems plausible that the SNL cast will incorporate these elements into their sketch ideas. There’s a possibility of a White Lotus spoof during that episode, but considering the controversy surrounding the “White Potus” skit with Aimee Lou Wood, it might be unlikely for another parody to emerge. An even bigger surprise would be if Wood and Goggins, who have been rumored to be feuding, were to appear together on SNL.

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We’ve got a little time ahead before we can find out the specifics of that episode. I’m certain it’ll be worth the wait, and I believe Dax Shepard, Jack Black, and others will share my satisfaction with it. For now, let’s keep guessing about the amusing skits we might enjoy during the broadcast.

On Saturday night, at 11:30 PM Eastern Time, you can catch Walton Goggins’ episode on NBC, which is part of the 2025 television schedule for Saturday Night Live. If you prefer streaming, remember that episodes of this long-running comedy series are available with a Peacock subscription.

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2025-04-27 00:37