Steve Carell's 'SNL' promo is honestly funnier than most 'SNL' skits

Can serious Steve even DO comedy anymore?
By Proma Khosla  on 
Steve Carell's 'SNL' promo is honestly funnier than most 'SNL' skits
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Steve Carell fans may be nervous about the actor's recent turn in serious dramas, but a promo for his Saturday Night Live hosting gig shows that he still has comedy in his blood.

In a teaser for Saturday's show, Aidy Bryant and Chris Redd ask Carell if he's still capable of comedy. He assures them that, as a Serious Actor™, he can prepare for any role.

What follows is a classic actorly montage of Carell reading books, talking to a mirror, practicing, pacing, and pulling out pages of notebook paper in frustration as he prepares. When the time comes to hear about his sketch character, Dr. Farts, he's finally ready.

Carell hosts SNL with musical guest Ella Mai on Nov. 17.

Topics SNL Celebrities

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.


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