Adam Sandler to host ‘SNL’ for the first time
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Adam Sandler is hosting "SNL" on May 4. (Getty)
Heads up, Adam Sandler fans: The actor and comedian is slated to host NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the first time next month.
Sandler, who first joined SNL as a writer in 1990 before working as a cast member from 1991 to 1995, will host the late-night show for the first time on May 4. The musical guest that evening will be singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes, NBC said in a Friday news release. The appearance will mark Mendes’ second time as a musical guest on the show.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}“We are happy to welcome Adam back to ‘SNL’ in what is sure to be a special night,” executive producer Lorne Michaels said in a statement.
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Sandler created “many memorable characters, impressions and musical moments, including “The Chanukah Song,” as a cast member on the late-night show, per the news release.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 52-year-old currently has a comedy special on Netflix — “100% Fresh” — and stars alongside Jennifer Aniston in the streaming services’ soon-to-be-released film “Murder Mystery."