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Jason Sudeikisis back in Studio 8H forSaturday Night Live!
The 46-year-oldSNLalum, who was a cast member for 10 years, returned to Rockefeller Plaza for his first — and last! — hosting gig. Joining Sudeikis as the night’s musical guest was six-time Grammy winnerBrandi Carlile.
In his opening monologue, theTed Lassoactor reflected on his journey from starring on the iconic sketch show to becoming an Emmy award winner.
Sudeikis also joked about giving out career guidance while meeting the new writers and cast members backstage.
“It’s fun to come back and, you know, be the veteran,” he explained. “You know, different folks asking me for advice … like, ‘I love working here, but what should I do next, or how do I get Lorne [Michaels] to notice me?'”
“And honestly, honestly, swear to god, I found myself giving the same advice to every single person,” Sudeikis continued. “I was just like, you know, ‘Win an Emmy! And if you can, win two!’ You know, double up. That’s the best way to do it. It sets you up for success.”
During his stint as a regular cast member onSaturday Night Live, the star made famous a number of outlandish and funny characters.
In his role as The Devil on theWeekend Updatesegment, Sudeikis was a Prince of Darkness like no other. With his happy-go-lucky attitude, he sat at the anchor desk, dressed in costume, and offered his comical insight on current events as a creature with a conscience.
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Sudeikis also played the role of former presidential nominee Mitt Romney. In aparodyof Romney’s 2012 loss toBarack Obama, Sudeikis’ character reflected on the setback as he chugged three cartons of milk — even reaching for a secret stash in his shoe!
Since leaving the show in 2013, Sudeikis has starred in numerous film and television projects, includingHorrible Bosses,The Last Man on Earth, andThe Angry Birds Movie.
source: people.com
