As Emma Stone gears up for her fifth hosting stint on Saturday Night Live (SNL), fans eagerly anticipated the return of her beloved sketch, “The Actress,” which gained notoriety in 2019. However, the buzz surrounding this weekend’s SNL episode comes with a dash of disappointment, as it’s been confirmed that the iconic sketch won’t be making a comeback.
In “The Actress” sketch, Stone portrayed a struggling actress named Grace, who hilariously lands a role as a wife in a gay adult film. The skit was a memorable hit and left viewers eagerly anticipating a potential sequel. Bowen Yang, who co-wrote the original sketch with Julio Torres, addressed the issue during a recent podcast episode.
Yang expressed his reservations about creating a sequel, stating, “I think ‘The Actress Part 2’ would only disappoint.” He praised the original sketch’s pure conception and execution, emphasizing the creative synergy between himself and Torres. Despite his admiration for the initial sketch, Yang asserted that the law of diminishing returns had ruled out the possibility of a sequel.
However, Matt Rogers couldn’t resist sharing his imaginative take on a sequel for “The Actress.” In his pitch, Grace, now a hugely successful actress known mononymously as Grace, has won multiple Oscars and is at the pinnacle of her Hollywood career. The sketch idea involves her being approached for another film, co-starring with porn actor Ty Mitchell, and the humorous challenges that ensue.
While fans won’t get to see “The Actress Part 2” this weekend, the anticipation remains high for what new sketches Emma Stone and the SNL team have in store. Tune in to Saturday Night Live on NBC and Peacock at 11:30 p.m. ET to catch the latest hilarity and entertainment from Stone and the SNL crew.
