Jake Gyllenhaal Displays Musical Talent in SNL Season Finale Hosting Gig!
The 43-year-old actor returned to host the Saturday Night Live season 49 finale on 18th May, alongside Sabrina Carpenter as the musical guest.
During his opening monologue, Gyllenhaal humorously acknowledged hosting the season 49 finale instead of the milestone season 50 premiere. He playfully sang a parody of Boyz II Men’s ‘End Of The Road,’ listing all the celebrities considered for the hosting gig before him.
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This marked Gyllenhaal’s third time hosting the late-night sketch comedy show, previously hosted in 2007 and 2022. During his last hosting stint, he joked about the significant time gap between appearances, humorously remarking on the multitude of Marvel movies released since then.
In his recent hosting gig, Gyllenhaal participated in various sketches, including parodies of Scooby-Doo and fast fashion. The Academy Award nominee’s recent success extends to his role in the Prime Video movie ‘Roadhouse,’ with a sequel quickly greenlit after garnering nearly 80 million viewers worldwide.
Additionally, Gyllenhaal stars in and executive produce the Apple TV+ legal thriller ‘Presumed Innocent,’ set to premiere on 12th June. Based on Scott Turow’s bestselling novel, the series follows Gyllenhaal’s character, Rusty Sabich, as he investigates a woman’s murder, co-starring Ruth Negga, Peter Sarsgaard, and O-T Fagbenle.
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