Paul Mescal hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Shaboozey

Paul Mescal has been tapped to host the next episode of Saturday Night Live.

The Gladiator II the actor, who is promoting the film on the heels of its November 22 theatrical release, will be joined by musical guest Shaboozey on December 7. It will be one SNL debut for both.

Mescal hosts on the heels of Charli XCX doing double duty as host and musical guest, promoting her album Abrupton 16 November. The sketch show then goes on a two-week hiatus before returning in December.

Season 50 kicked off with Jean Smart, with Nate Bargatze, Ariana Grande and Michael Keaton also hosting. Musical guests have included Jelly Roll, Coldplay, Stevie Nicks and Billie Eilish.

Saturday Night Live is produced in collaboration with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.