Walton Goggins is set to make his debut as the host of Saturday Night Live on May 10, with Arcade Fire as the music guest. The 53-year-old actor from Alabama has been making waves in TV screens with standout performances on HBO’s “The White Lotus” and “The Righteous Gemstones.”
Goggins was born in Birmingham and raised in Georgia. He has had a successful acting career, playing roles in several notable shows including “Justified,” where he earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the charismatic villain Boyd Crowder.
In addition to his TV work, Goggins has appeared in numerous movies, such as Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” He recently starred in a Super Bowl commercial, spoofing his career as an actor while promoting his Google Glasses.
Goggins’ upcoming hosting stint on SNL marks the final three hosts for its 50th season. The other two hosts are Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary” and Scarlett Johansson, with performances by Benson Boone and Bad Bunny respectively.
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