Live from Studio 8H, it’sPedro Pascal!
Pascal then detailed how he is honored to be a part of “huge franchises likeGame of ThronesandStar Wars,” before he then turned his attention to his family, most of whom he said still reside in his home country of Chile — including “34 first cousins.”
He joked that his family members are so proud of the success he has found as an actor that they go around giving his phone number to everyone, leading to fans constantly asking him to go to someone’s wedding or to sing happy birthday to their priest.
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During the show, Pascal took part in various sketches, including one where he playedMario in a dystopian takeon the upcomingSuper Mario Bros.film, and another where he and longtime friendSarah Paulsonportrayedteachers in love.
One other moment from the show sawSNLstarBowen Yangportray thesuspected Chinese spy balloonas it wasshot downfrom the sky after flying over the continental United States.
Coldplay — composed of membersChris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion — marked their seventh time as musical guests on the late-night series.
The group performed twice during the show, first singing “The Astronaut,” before later taking the stage once more to croon amashup of their tracks “Human Heart” and “Fix You.”
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Season 48 ofSNLhas been taking place as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.
PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons, whileCecily Strongleft the show in December 2022.
On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.
SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.”
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