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Key Events from the SNL Episode (likely January 2026):
* Host: Finn Wolfhard (known from Stranger Things)
* Opening Monologue: Wolfhard and other former child stars joked about the negative connotations often associated with the “former child star” label.
* Political sketch: James Austin Johnson (as President Trump) addressed current events like the capture of Nicolás Maduro and a fatal shooting by an ICE officer.
* Recurring Sketch: sabrina Carpenter made a cameo in a follow-up to the “Boys Podcast” sketch from her previous hosting appearance.
* Harry Potter Spoof: Wolfhard starred in a sketch parodying Harry Potter, featuring a romantic storyline between Harry and Ron. Jason Momoa made a surprise appearance as Hagrid, delivering a controversial line.
Additional Details:
* Wolfhard recently finished filming the final season of Stranger Things, which began in 2016.
* The article links to several Hollywood Reporter articles for further reading on SNL, Sabrina Carpenter’s previous appearance, and the Harry Potter spoof.