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Jeff Goldblum to Host Season 2 Premiere of Saturday Night Live UK
Jeff Goldblum will host the Season 2 premiere of Saturday Night Live UK on Sky, returning to the sketch show stage on September 12.
Jeff Goldblum is set to preside over the Season 2 premiere of Saturday Night Live UK, which returns to Sky on September 12. The Jurassic Park star brings a history with the franchise, having hosted the NBC version of the show twice before, in 1993 and 1997.
Goldblum is no stranger to British audiences. He spent time in the U.K. shooting both Wicked films and toured the country earlier this year with his jazz band. His casting for the opening episode gives the Sky series a familiar face with transatlantic appeal as it launches its sophomore run.
The announcement positions Goldblum as a marquee booking for the show's return. His previous SNL appearances are remembered for their offbeat energy, and he has remained a steady presence in pop culture through roles in blockbuster franchises and his musical side projects. The U.K. edition of the sketch show has been building its own identity since debuting, and securing a host with Goldblum's pedigree signals an effort to open the new season with a high-profile draw.
Saturday Night Live UK airs on Sky, with the premiere scheduled for mid-September. Additional cast and guest details for the season have not been fully announced, but the choice of Goldblum for the first episode sets a tone of established star power. His dual connection to American sketch comedy and recent British film work makes him a fitting bridge for the show's audience.
The season 2 launch follows a period of growth for the format outside the United States. The U.K. adaptation has sought to blend the classic SNL structure with local humor and guests, and Goldblum's episode will be a test of that formula as the series moves into its second year.
