Timothée Chalamet is about to hit the Saturday Night Live stage on January 25 for a rare TV milestone—hosting and performing as the musical guest. Yes, you read that right: Hollywood’s favorite leading man, best known for Dune and Call Me By Your Name, will be taking over Studio 8H in a way usually reserved for bona fide pop stars. That means sketches, monologues, and live music, all bundled into one night.
If you’ve followed Chalamet’s career, you know he’s no stranger to the SNL spotlight. He’s hosted the show twice already, once creating buzz with a delightfully silly rap persona alongside Pete Davidson. But this time, he’s bringing a new element to the party—his vocal chops from filming A Complete Unknown. Fans have already been treated to sneak peeks of him channeling Bob Dylan for that biopic, so rumors are swirling that we might catch a live Dylan cover or two on SNL.
But the speculation doesn’t end there. Will he revive Lil’ Timmy Tim, his high school rap alter ego? Could he poke fun at his “baby face” in another musical monologue? Is there a chance for a cameo from old pals like Pete Davidson to resurrect their comedic raps? Let’s just say the internet has all sorts of theories, none of which are off the table.
Of course, it’s worth pointing out how uncommon it is for someone who’s not a professional musician to handle SNL’s musical segment—Chalamet will be the first since Deion Sanders did double duty back in 1995. So if you’re hearing squeals of excitement from the Timothée faithful, there’s good reason. There’s also curiosity about whether he’ll re-create his Dylan stage presence or turn the segment into a brand-new performance.
Either way, the January 25 show promises to be one of those SNL episodes everyone will be talking about on Sunday morning. So mark your calendars, clear your Saturday night schedule, and get ready for a collision of Hollywood star power, comedic flair, and possibly a harmonica or two. One thing’s for sure: Timothée Chalamet’s latest venture will be must-watch TV.
FAQs
- Why is Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming SNL gig so special?
He’s tackling two roles—hosting and performing as the musical guest, a rarity for non-musicians. - Has Timothée Chalamet hosted SNL before?
Yes, this will be his third time hosting, but his first time also serving as the musical act. - Will he perform Bob Dylan songs on SNL?
That’s a big rumor, considering he sang as Dylan in A Complete Unknown, but we’ll have to watch to find out. - Who was the last non-musician to do double duty on SNL?
Deion Sanders did it back in 1995, making Chalamet the first in nearly 30 years. - Could we see Lil’ Timmy Tim return?
Fans are certainly hoping he’ll revive his comedic rap persona—but the show hasn’t confirmed anything yet.
