Paul Mescal to host ‘SNL’ in December, Shaboozey as musical guest

Paul Mescal walks into the Colosseum that is Studio 8H. The “Gladiator II” star was revealed as the next host of “Saturday Night Live” in an interstitial ad that aired during the Nov. 16 episode with guest Charli XCX. Shaboozey was announced as a musical guest.

Mescal and Shaboozey will appear on the Dec. 7 episode of “SNL,” which will mark the show’s first episode after a three-week hiatus for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The “SNL” episode comes two weeks after Mescal’s “Gladiator II” hits theaters in North America. In Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000 Best Picture winner, Mescal plays Hanno, the former heir to the Roman Empire who is now forced to return to his home and fight as a gladiator. The film also stars Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger, Joseph Quinn and Denzel Washington.

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Season 50 of “Saturday Night Live” kicked off with host Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll.

Rounding out the schedule are Nate Bargatze and Coldplay on October 5, Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks on October 12, Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish on October 19 and John Mulaney and Chappell Roan on November 2.

Comedian Bill Burr hosted the November 9 post-election episode with musical guest Mk.gee, and Charli XCX pulled double duty on November 16.

“Saturday Night Live” celebrates its 50th anniversary with a live primetime special on February 16. The series airs on NBC at 11:30 PM ET and streamed on Peacock.

“SNL” is produced in association with Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels is the creator and executive producer.