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Saturday Night Live: Dakota Johnson, Justin Timberlake Wrap January

NBC's Saturday Night Live thas tapped Madame Web star Dakota Johnson to host on January 27th with musical guest Justin Timberlake.

That's one way to make our lives easier. Before SNL host Jacob Elordi and musical guest Reneé Rapp take the stages of NBC's Saturday Night Live this weekend, we already know who's on tap for next weekend. Earlier today, the SNL index cards hit the corkboard to confirm that Dakota Johnson (Madame Web) will host on January 27th with musical guest Justin Timberlake.

Saturday Night Live Promo: Jacob Elordi Earns "Babygirl" Status & More

In the first, Rapp & Young make it clear to Elordi what their respective "roles" are – and following that, Yang looks to have a little fun with Elordi's last name – but it doesn't quite go over as planned…

Here's a look at Elordi, Rapp & Yang with this week's on-stage promos, followed by a look back at everything else that went down throughout the week:

And here's a look back to Wednesday evening, where we got a chance to check out Elordi and some of the SNL cast during the official read-thru ahead of this weekend:

And here's a look at Elordi in the middle of Wednesday's read-thru ahead of this weekend's new SNL:

In the following midweek sketch, Elordi appreciates just how huge of an opportunity it is to host, so he wants to make sure his first SNL steps are memorable ones. But when it's clear that he's overthinking things, SNL stars Marcello Hernandez & Punkie Johnson step in to lend a hand – we think?

Back in November 2023, SNL fans got a chance to check out the official Season 49 cast image that was taken by Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews – here's a look:

And here's a behind-the-scenes featurette spotlighting how it all came together:

NBC's Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase "Saturday Night Live" returns for its 49th season of laughs, surprises and standout performances.

"SNL" is the most Emmy-nominated show in history and holds 93 Emmy wins (including awards for its specials and short-form series). "SNL" has been honored twice (1990 and 2009) with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The show continues to garner the highest ratings and largest audience of any late-night television program, entertaining millions each week on linear and digital platforms.

Since its inception in 1975, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. "SNL" makes headlines with topical humor reflecting politics and current events, features an array of characters with a perspective on pop culture that remains unparalleled, and offers sharp political commentary through its signature "Weekend Update" segment. A variety show that is truly one of a kind, "SNL" also attracts the biggest stars of music to its stage for innovative viral performances.

NBC's Saturday Night Live Season 49 company includes Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Chloe Troast, Devon Walker, and Bowen Yang. SNL is executive-produced by Lorne Michaels, with Liz Patrick directing and SNL alum Darrell Hammond announcing. Broadcasting from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, the long-running late-night sketch comedy/music series is produced by SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video.

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