Glen Powell Finally Hosts SNL with Special Appearance by Mitch the UPS Guy After 4-Year Wait

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Glen Powell Finally Hosts SNL with Special Appearance by Mitch the UPS Guy After 4-Year Wait

Actor Glen Powell finally made his long-awaited hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live” after a four-year delay. This moment was initially celebrated with family in 2020 when he received the call to host. The Covid-19 pandemic, however, postponed his plans.

Background on Glen Powell and SNL

Powell, best known for his role as Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin in the blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick,” first got the opportunity to host “SNL” just before the pandemic hit. The show’s executive producer, Lorne Michaels, indicated that Powell’s visibility was tied to the film’s success.

Impact of the Pandemic

Due to the pandemic, “Top Gun: Maverick” faced significant delays, pushing its release to spring 2022. Consequently, Powell’s hosting was postponed as well. He humorously recounted how a UPS driver named Mitch encountered his family during their celebration and later jokingly accused Powell of lying about his hosting gig.

Reunion with Mitch the UPS Guy

During his recent monologue, Powell revealed that he tracked down Mitch so he could finally affirm that he was indeed not “crazy.” Mitch was invited to New York City to witness Powell’s significant moment from the iconic Studio 8H.

Memorable Selfie Moment

Toward the conclusion of his monologue, Powell and Mitch took a celebratory selfie together, marking the culmination of a wait that lasted “my entire life plus four years.” In a heartfelt note, Powell acknowledged the lesson learned from this experience: the best things in life don’t happen overnight.

Show Highlights

“SNL” featured Olivia Dean as the musical guest, adding to the excitement of the evening. The show continues to be a staple of late-night entertainment, airing on NBC, a subsidiary of NBCUniversal.