Ryan Gosling is hosting Saturday Night Live and a new promo features cast member Ashley Padilla re-creating the rain scene from The Notebook in a sketch for the March 7 episode, which airs Saturday at 11: 30 p. m. ET. For viewers, snl tonight pairs Gosling’s appearance with a musical guest lineup that includes Gorillaz.
Ryan Gosling Hosts on Snl Tonight in New Promo
The clip opens with Padilla telling Gosling she loved Project Hail Mary and naming the parts she liked, including “the space stuff. ” She adds she watched “a scene from The Notebook” on her phone, and Gosling replies, “That’s what I was afraid of. You know, that was a long time ago. It’s over. ” That exchange sets up the bit in which Padilla launches into a full recreation of the rain scene.
Ashley Padilla Recreates The Notebook Rain Scene in Sketch
Padilla’s turn in the promo moves from casual conversation to the classic film moment: she performs the line “It still isn’t over” from The Notebook. The sequence is presented as a comic interruption during Gosling’s appearance, highlighting the sketch’s direct reference to the 2004 film and the actors’ back-and-forth in the promo.
Gorillaz Debut on SNL After Releasing The Mountain
This week’s episode marks the SNL debut for British animated band Gorillaz, the group formed by Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. Gorillaz released their latest album, The Mountain, on Feb. 27, and their first performance on the show is scheduled as part of snl tonight’s lineup alongside Gosling’s hosting duty.
Gosling is hosting Saturday Night Live for the fourth time and is on the show to promote his new film Project Hail Mary, which is set for release on March 20; Prime members are being offered early screenings beginning March 16. The promo foregrounds both Gosling’s film promotion and the episode’s comedic beats.
Next confirmed event: Saturday Night Live airs Saturday, March 7 at 11: 30 p. m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
