The animated band Gorillaz, led by Damon Albarn, will appear on Saturday Night Live for the first time on March 7, during the episode hosted by Ryan Gosling, NBC announced on February 12. The group, formed in 1998, is set to promote their upcoming ninth studio album, The Mountain, which releases on February 27. So far, five tracks from the album have been released, including “The Hardest Thing” and “Orange County,” which debuted on January 15.
Ryan Gosling Returns as SNL Host to Promote New Film
Ryan Gosling, an experienced SNL host making his fourth appearance after hosting in 2015, 2017, and earlier in 2024, will lead the March 7 episode. He is expected to promote his new science fiction film Project Hail Mary, scheduled for release in theaters on March 20. In addition to his acting career, Gosling recently made his Billboard Hot 100 debut with the song “I’m Just Ken” from the Barbie movie, reaching number 87 in 2023.
Upcoming SNL Episodes and Guests
The following week’s episode on March 14 was also announced, though the host and musical guest remain unconfirmed. Meanwhile, the next scheduled SNL show on February 28 will feature host Connor Storrie, known for his lead role in HBO’s series Heated Rivalry, making his debut on SNL. The musical guest for that night will be Mumford & Sons, who are releasing their sixth studio album, Prizefighter, on February 20. Mumford & Sons are no strangers to the show, having appeared three times before in 2012, 2015, and 2018.
Viewing Details for Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live airs live at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and is available for streaming on Peacock. This season continues to feature a mix of new talent and returning veterans, keeping the long-running sketch show fresh for its audience.
“Gorillaz are set to make their Saturday Night Live debut next month on the March 7 episode hosted by Ryan Gosling, NBC announce Thursday (Feb. 12).”
“The Damon Albarn-fronted animated band formed in 1998 but has never performed on SNL before.”
“Gosling, however, is an SNL vet: The actor is returning for his fourth time as host, with stints in 2015, 2017 and 2024.”
“Storrie will make his SNL debut, while Mumford have previously played on the show three times before.”
