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Jon Hamm Stars in Soap Opera-Inspired SNL Promo Ahead of Fourth Hosting Gig

The promo features Hamm in dual roles as a dramatic doctor and his eccentric evil twin, teasing a humor-filled episode with musical guest Lizzo this weekend.

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SNL Promo Jon Hamm

Overview

  • Saturday Night Live's latest promo, titled 'The Saturday Nights of Our Lives,' adopts a soap opera format to promote this weekend's episode.
  • Jon Hamm, hosting SNL for the fourth time, portrays both a dramatic doctor and his mustachioed evil twin, Alphonse, in the comedic promo.
  • The narrative includes absurd twists, such as pregnancy reveals, a slap-filled confrontation between cast members Sarah Sherman and Bowen Yang, and over-the-top melodrama.
  • Musical guest Lizzo, also making her fourth appearance on the show, will join Hamm for the episode, marking the conclusion of SNL's early-spring run.
  • The promo reflects SNL's ongoing commitment to creative, theatrical promotion, blending parody and humor to engage audiences.