SNL Cold Open Parodies Trump Inauguration with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton'

Articles

Summary

Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'SNL' Mock Trump Inauguration, DEI Ban and Elon Musk Nazi Salute

The every-award-winning play and filmmaker made a guest appearance for the 'SNL' cold open, but just 30 seconds into his bit, he gets cut off by Trump -- played by James Austin Johnson. Lin-Manuel sings, "In America we will never have a king," perfectly teeing up Trump's line ... "Never say never. I'm in my king era." 'SNL's Trump says he's building a new America just like the founding fathers did -- "very whitely," and touts the death of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives.

Left

TMZ

Timothée Chalamet Does Double Duty On ‘SNL’

Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time this week and surprisingly also appeared as the musical guest. Chalamet played Bob Dylan songs in a tie-in to his Oscar-nominated film, A Complete Unknown. It isn’t unheard of for an actor/non-musician to appear as a musical guest on SNL. However, it has only happened a couple of times in the 50-year history of the show and hasn’t happened in 30 years.

Middle

Forbes

‘SNL’: ‘King’ Trump Crashes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ Reprise, Weekend Update Explains Why ‘Elon Musk Is Not a Nazi’

Johnson’s Trump detailed his many accomplishments in his first week back in the Oval Office – all while Miranda had to remain frozen in place behind him. “He’s in sniffing distance of an EGOT, and he’s gotta stand there until I’m done,” Johnson’s commander-in-chief observed.

Right

Breitbart

News Results

‘SNL’ Mocks Trump’s Return To Office In Founding Fathers-Themed Cold Open

The sketch show didn’t hold back during an opener which featured a cameo from “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

LEFT

18h ago

Timothée Chalamet Channels Bob Dylan as Musical Guest on ‘SNL’: Watch His Performances

Timothée Chalamet brought his Bob Dylan character to Studio 8H. The 29-year-old actor portrays the folk icon in the new film A Complete Unknown. He took on dual roles as both host and musical guest for the evening. He performed a trio of songs by the legendary artist.

MIDDLE

17h ago

Barron Trump’s height brutally mocked during SNL skit, compared to THIS character of Lord of the Rings; ‘Eh not funny’

Barron Trump became the subject of a nasty joke when a comedian mocked his stunning height on Saturday Night Live this weekend.

MIDDLE

17h ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks character during ‘SNL’ Donald Trump spoof

Lin-Manuel Miranda started to break character after James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump interrupted him mid-song in the ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open: ‘He wrote a whole rap, and he doesn’t get to do it.’

LEFT

17h ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton gets interrupted by Trump in ‘SNL’ cold open

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his role of Alexander Hamilton in the latest “SNL” cold open, which brought him face-to-face with President Trump.

LEFT

17h ago

Timothée Chalamet pokes fun at award show failures as actor pulls double duty on ‘SNL’

“This is my third time hosting Saturday Night Live, but the first time hosting it with a little stache and a little goatee,” Timothée Chalamet says. “Yea. That’s 37 hairs right there,’ he adds.

RIGHT

17h ago

Timothée Chalamet Covers Three ‘Personal Favorite’ Bob Dylan Deep Tracks in ‘SNL’ Musical Appearance

Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" He performed songs from Bob Dylan's "A Complete Unknown" He was joined by well-known singer-songwriter James Blake for the appearance. The actor said the songs were his personal favorites.

MIDDLE

17h ago

The Huge Upside to ‘SNL’s Extreme Bias

The NBC show’s first episode since the California wildfires ravaged the state came and went without an uppercut thrown at the people who made the fires worse. We can name them. LA Mayor Karen Bass. Governor Gavin Newsom. Just point to their glaring incompetence – be it bone-dry reservoirs, the hyper-focus on DEI over merit or slashing firefighting budgets.

RIGHT

17h ago

Fans slam SNL's sour Trump assassination joke: 'When am I supposed to laugh?'

Comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che took aim at President-elect Donald Trump during the show's 50th season's 'Weekend Update' Saturday night. The two comedians delivered a series of provocative jokes that quickly sparked social media fury. The most shocking moment came during a segment about Trump's inauguration, where Jost made a dark joke about Lincoln and Trump.

RIGHT

17h ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reprises ‘Hamilton’ Role, Gets Interrupted by Trump in ‘SNL’ Cold Open: Watch

Lin-Manuel Miranda made a surprise return as Alexander Hamilton during a cameo on Saturday Night Live. The Broadway star’s performance was interrupted by SNL cast member James Austin Johnson, who impersonated Donald Trump. The nearly seven-minute sketch began with Miranda, dressed in full Hamilton attire, joining his fellow statesmen as he rapped about America's future.

LEFT

15h ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprises 'Hamilton' role in Philly-set 'SNL' sketch about the Founding Fathers

Lin-Manuel Miranda makes a surprise cameo on "Saturday Night Live" He reprises his role as Alexander Hamilton from the "Hamilton" musical. The cold open shows the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence. "What matters is the nation we build," Miranda says.

MIDDLE

17h ago

‘SNL’ Cold Open spoofs signing of Declaration of Independence with Hamilton, Trump

‘SNL’ Cold Open spoofs signing of Declaration of Independence with Hamilton, Trump. Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared as his famous Broadway character Alexander Hamilton. The scene referenced the first several days under Trump’s new administration, including the various executive orders he signed.

LEFT

21h ago