Saturday Night Live returns this weekend after a long hiatus for spring break, bringing in comedian, actor, writer and producer Jerrod Carmichael for his first appearance as host.
Carmichael is best known for the semi-autobiographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show, which ran for two years on the network.
Joining him and also making his SNL debut is rapper/singer/songwriter Gunna, who will perform part of his third album DS4Ever, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in January.
In the promo clip, the two are joined by Heidi Gardner, who make a promise that they’re both bringing their A-Game this week.
Recently, Jerrod Carmichael announced a new stand-up special Rothaniel which marks his return to the spotlight after seemingly taking a little time off. Directed by his frequent collaborator Bo Burnham, Carmichael states how he’s ready to stop being “shrouded in secrecy.” There is a very mysterious air around the special in the trailer and that only makes us want to see it even more, so it worked!
This marks the third HBO standup comedy special for Jerrod, who made his HBO debut in 2014 with the stand-up special Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store, which was followed by Jerrod Carmichael: 8 in 2017.
Carmichael’s two-part video diary “Home Videos” and “Sermon On The Mount” also premiered on HBO in 2019.
Rothaniel was filmed in February before a live audience at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Directed by Bo Burnham; Executive produced by Jerrod Carmichael, Bo Burnham, Eli Bush, Matthew Vaughan and Josh Senior.
Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel will debut on Friday, April 1 at 9 p.m. ET and will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
