Margot Robbie to Host ‘SNL’

Margot Robbie Suicide Squad
Margot Robbie stars in Warner Bros Pictures’ ‘Suicide Squad.’

Saturday Night Live has tapped Margot Robbie to host the first episode of the 42nd season. Yes, you read that correctly; we are coming up on the late night show’s 42nd season. The 42nd season’s first episode will mark Robbie’s first time as the show’s host. Robbie will be joined by The Weeknd as the musical guest, his second time on the SNL lineup.

Season 42 will premiere on October 1, 2016.

SNL‘s 42nd season premiere will also be the first episode with improv performer Alex Moffat, America’s Got Talent finalist Melissa Villaseñor, and Mikey Day. Day has been a writer on the series since 2013. The three new regular cast members are taking the place of departing SNL players Taran Killam, Jay Pharoah, and Jon Rudnitsky.

Margot Robbie’s film credits include Suicide Squad, The Legend of Tarzan, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Focus, Z for Zachariah, The Wolf of Wall Street, and About Time.