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Glen Powell Makes 'SNL' Hosting Debut With Olivia Dean

The appearance doubles as promotion for his film The Running Man during a season reshaped by cast turnover.

Overview

  • The November 15 broadcast marked Season 51, Episode 6, airing live at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC with next-day streaming on Peacock.
  • Both Powell and English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean appeared on the show for the first time.
  • Powell’s booking ties to The Running Man, which opened in theaters on November 14.
  • In a People interview, Powell called hosting a lifelong dream and described the week as surreal.
  • Entertainment Weekly’s recap noted a monologue nod to his Spy Kids past and a moment spotlighting his UPS driver in the audience.