SNL: Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men Opening Monologue

Jake Gyllenhaal determined to showcase his vocal expertise through the Season 49 finale of “Saturday Evening Stay.” The actors started serenading the viewers with a rendition of Boyz II Males’s “Finish of the Highway.” In the course of the ballad, Gyllenhaal switched up the lyrics, claiming he was the final option to host for the finale. He croons, “They requested Pedro Pascal, however he wasn’t round. Zendaya mentioned no as a result of she’d be out of city. Even requested [Ryan] Gosling to come back again once more, simply hosted three reveals in the past.”

The sing-along monologue additionally featured appearances from forged members Kenan Thompson, Ego Nowdim, Punkie Johnson and Devon Walker, who have been dressed within the R&B boy group’s signature sweater and baseball cap.

Gyllenhaal jokingly shared that he wished he was internet hosting the fiftieth season finale as a substitute of the forty ninth. He additionally talked about MMA fighter Conor McGregor unintentionally punching him on the set of his latest Prime Video movie “Roadhouse.”

Gyllenhaal is making his third look on “Saturday Evening Stay.” The actor first appeared on the comedy sketch present in 2007 and extra not too long ago stepped on the stage in 2022. Followers will probably recall that the actor’s most memorable sketch was a parody of the beloved HGTV present “Property Brothers” referred to as “Dream House Cousins.”

The “Brokeback Mountain” star’s newest undertaking is a forthcoming Apple TV+ sequence, “Presumed Harmless.” The seven-episode restricted sequence is predicated on Scott Turow’s New York Instances bestselling novel of the identical identify. Harrison Ford additionally starred within the movie model again in 1990. “Presumed Harmless” follows chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Gyllenhaal), who’s grappling with a horrific homicide that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Legal professional’s workplace. Ruth Negga, Invoice Camp and O-T Fagbenle additionally star within the sequence. It should debut on June 12. 

Gyllenhaal’s most up-to-date movie, Prime Video’s “Highway Home,” premiered in March. It’s a remake of the 1989 movie of the identical identify and follows a troubled former UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer in a Flordia Keys roadhouse. 

After an unprecedented season following the twin strikes of 2023, Gyllenhaal and musical visitor Sabrina Carpenter have formally closed out Season 49 of “SNL.”

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