Hollywood sensation Glen Powell is generating massive buzz ahead of his Saturday Night Live hosting debut this weekend with a side-splitting promotional video that pays perfect homage to Christopher Walken's legendary dance performance.
The Epic Promo That Has Everyone Talking
The excitement began when NBC released a hilarious promotional clip featuring the Top Gun: Maverick star channeling his inner Christopher Walken. The short video opens with a radio announcement declaring big news from New York - confirming that Powell will indeed host the upcoming episode of the iconic sketch comedy show.
What follows is pure entertainment gold. The camera captures Powell sitting thoughtfully for a moment before he suddenly bursts into an elaborate solo dance routine set to Baptiste Thiry's Action Call. Demonstrating impressive commitment to the bit, Powell hops across seats and gracefully glides on a moving dolly platform, perfectly blending suave movements with tongue-in-cheek energy that channels Walken's eccentric flair from the classic Fatboy Slim 'Weapon of Choice' music video.
When Comedy Meets Chaos
Just as Powell's performance reaches its dramatic peak, the stunt takes an unexpectedly comic turn. The actor attempts a forward flip while stepping onto the stage but loses his balance, comically breaking his neck in the process.
In true Saturday Night Live fashion, the scene concludes with Powell being wheeled away on a stretcher by an EMT. As he's being carried off, he sternly warns cast members Sarah Sherman and Andrew Dismukes with the memorable line: Don't. Tell. Lorne. - referring to SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels.
Mark Your Calendars: Powell's SNL Debut Details
The highly anticipated November 15th episode marks Powell's first time hosting NBC's long-running sketch comedy institution. He follows comedian and Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser, who fronted the November 8 episode. British singer Olivia Dean is set to make her musical guest debut alongside Powell's hosting turn.
This SNL appearance comes at a particularly strong moment in Powell's Hollywood career. The actor currently stars in Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man', which hits cinemas on November 14, where he portrays Ben Richards - an ordinary man forced to rebel against a dystopian media empire.
Audiences recently saw Powell in Hulu's 'Chad Powers', where he played a former college quarterback who disguises himself as a walk-on player for a struggling football team. With his SNL debut, Powell appears ready to demonstrate that his versatility extends beyond action sequences - proving he possesses the comedic timing and rhythm to conquer live sketch comedy as well.
