Martin Freeman on 'SNL': 3 Sketches You Have to See

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BY KATE ERBLAND | December 14, 2014



Best known to American audiences as the star of Peter Jackson's Hobbit franchise and as "hey, that one guy!" from Love Actually, British actor Martin Freeman definitely had something to prove on last night's Saturday Night Live – mainly, of course, that he's funny. Freeman's background in comedy might not come across while he's traipsing around Middle-earth, but there was no arguing with his comedic chops once he took the stage for a funny and exceedingly well-timed monologue. If Freeman had the first-time jitters, they weren't apparent here, and the newbie host effectively introduced himself and his style with ease and amusement.

That ease translated to a mostly well-run show that offered up a wide variety of jokes and sketches, sprinkled liberally with holiday cheer and a dash of wacky weirdness. Freeman easily fit in with the rest of the cast, and though he never got showy or over-the-top or exceedingly "host-y," his presence was a solid and consistent one. Freeman will definitely have to return for more shows and, if he continues to show the kind of skill and comfort he exhibited last night, we just might be on our way to a new classic SNL host. Save him a space in the Five-Timers Club, Timberlake.

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Daniel Radcliffe - Wonderful, hosting SNL

Daniel Radcliffe 'SNL' promo: Sex wizards and American accents - video (Digital Spy)

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Daniel Radcliffe has marked his upcoming guest hosting stint on Saturday Night Live by appearing alongside cast member Jason Sudeikis in a new promo for the show.

Watch the promo below:



The video clip opens with Sudeikis poking fun at Radcliffe's British accent as the Harry Potter star attempts to introduce the episode, which will also feature musical guest Lana Del Ray.

"What is that you're doing with your voice?" asks Sudeikis. "Are you doing a character? Like a chimney sweep or something? Are you doing Winslet? What are you doing?"

He later encourages Radcliffe to attempt an American accent, although brands Radcliffe's choice of phrase - "What up, dude, give me some hamburgers and pizza!" - as stereotypical.

Also in the promo Sudeikis is seen quizzing Radcliffe - who he calls "magic guy" - on the Harry Potter franchise, mistakenly thinking it's about sex rather than magic.

Radcliffe, who can be seen in the upcoming Woman In Black, recently said that it was a "no-brainer" accepting the offer to guest host the show and that he is "very excited" about the challenge.

"It will be the kind of stuff I like, that kind of guerrilla style of getting stuff done when you just have to get it done," he said. "Nothing else matters. You have to do it. You have to achieve. By the end of the week, you're going to be putting on an hour-and-a-half music-and-comedy show from scratch."

Saturday Night Live with Daniel Radcliffe and Lana Del Ray airs Saturday, January 14 at 11.30/10.30c on NBC

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Daniel Radcliffe Hosting Saturday Night Live In January (Inquisitr)

Harry Potter megastar Daniel Radcliffe has announced plans to host Saturday Night Live on January 14, allowing him to start his new year with the type of acting fervor he ended 2011 with.

Aside from the final Harry Potter and the Death Hallows film Radcliffe also took the the Broadway stage in ”How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.”


During his January 14 hosting gig Radcliffe will be joined by musical guest Lana Del Rey.
If you simply can’t get enough or Mr. Potter you’ll also be able to catch him in the 2012 film “The Woman in Black.”


As if that isn’t enough praise for Radcliffe he was also recently named Entertainer of the Year by Entertainment Weekly and over the last decade he has constantly topped the list of highest paid actors thanks to his massive payouts from the Harry Potter franchise.


If you’re more of the sports fan type you can also tune in one week earlier when former NBA star Charles Barkley will take on hosting duties with Kelly Clarkson in the guest musician spot.


Do you plan to watch SNL on Jan. 14 to see whether or notDaniel Radcliffe has what it takes to turn his Potter success into 90 minutes of laughter


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Daniel Radcliffe to host 'SNL' (UPI.com)

Published: Dec. 19, 2011 at 7:37 Pm

 

 

 

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- British actor Daniel Radcliffe will be the host of an upcoming episode of "Saturday Night Live" in New York, NBC said Monday.

Radcliffe is best known for his portrayal of the titular boy wizard in the Harry Potter movies.

He also has been starring for several months in the Broadway musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

NBC said he is to take the stage to serve as host of "SNL" Jan. 14. The musical guest that night will be Lana Del Rey.
The National Board of Review recently declared "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" one of the 10 best films of 2011

Daniel Radcliffe arrives for the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center in New York on July 11, 2011. UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh

 

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