Creed IIIstarMichael B. Jordanis heading to Studio 8H this weekend for hisSaturday Night Livehosting debut. As this week’s show heads into table reads and rehearsals, a promo for Jordan’s appearance has been released. Unfortunately forSNLcast memberMichael Longfellow, Jordan is still in Adonis Creed mode, and he certainly knows how to make an impact. TheCreedmovies may give audiences high stakes boxing matches, butSNLis bringing the real match of the year: Michael versus Michael.
The promo begins peacefully as Jordan takes in theSNLstage. He’s interrupted when Longfellow walks up behind him, causing Jordan’s boxing reflexes to kick into high gear. Of course, Jordan is apologetic, but says that the double punch is “kind of how it works,” and Longfellow’s nose winds up a broken casualty of the unintentional face off. So, if this promo teaches us anything, it’s to never sneak up behind a boxing champ – even if they only play one in movies.
Despite the incident, the Michaels find common ground with each other in one main regard: being hired for looks and not talent. They bury the hatchet and go back to their daily lives. But the damage is done, and Longfellow heads to the nurse. He makes a remark about her never being in her office, which begs the question: why does he visit the nurse so frequently? Meanwhile, Jordan’s fist gets a scolding.
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Jordan’sSNLappearance comes about a month and half prior toCreed III’s release in early March. It takes place seven years followingCreed IIand sees Creed living a successful life with his career and his family. His happiness is interrupted when a childhood friend (Jonathan Majors) shows up, landing Creed in one of the most important fights of his life. Jordan reprises his role and makes his directorial debut.
Jordan’s stint as host follows last week’sAubrey Plaza, who also made her hosting debut. Jordan will be accompanied by musical guestLil Baby, another debut for the sketch-comedy series. Plaza and Jordan’s episodes usher inSNL’s return from its month-long hiatus and mark the first two shows of 2023. The show will return for a new episode next week on February 4, but the host has yet to be announced.
Catch Jordan’sSNLdebut this Saturday, January 28 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC, live-streaming simultaneously on Peacock. Prior Season 48 episodes are available to watch on the streamer. Check out the new promo below:
