James Austin Johnson

'SNL' Returns with Strong Season 48 Premiere and a Kendrick Lamar Performance for the Ages
October 1, 2022
PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2022
Miles Teller was a vibrant and well-utilized host on a mostly well-written season premiere, and Kendrick Lamar conjured two musical perform...
Saturday Night Live: Jake Gyllenhaal & Camila Cabello
April 9, 2022
PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2022
Jake Gyllenhaal could not have been a more willing and affable host, while Camila Cabello's ambitious ideas for musical performances did no...
Saturday Night Live: Jerrod Carmichael & Gunna
April 2, 2022
PUBLISHED Apr 3, 2022
Jerrod Carmichael was a funny and engaged host, while Gunna was somewhat monotonous in his presence during two musical performances that ne...
Saturday Night Live: Zoë Kravitz & Rosalía
March 12, 2022
PUBLISHED Mar 13, 2022
Zoë Kravitz was an amiable yet understated host and Rosalía simply owned the stage and the cameras for two remarkable music performances on...
Saturday Night Live: Oscar Isaac & Charli XCX
March 5, 2022
PUBLISHED Mar 6, 2022
Oscar Isaac was a highly enthused host and generous performer, and Charli XCX was effectively over-the-top in her two musical performances,...
Saturday Night Live: Willem Dafoe & Katy Perry
January 29, 2022
PUBLISHED Jan 30, 2022
Saturday Night Live has had few hosts as strong, dedicated, and funny as Willem Dafoe was, Katy Perry brought some Las Vegas panache to her...
Saturday Night Live: Will Forte & Måneskin
January 22, 2022
PUBLISHED Jan 23, 2022
One of the last cast members from a classic roster to finally host an episode, Will Forte was predictably great in everything he was in and...
Saturday Night Live: Ariana DeBose & Bleachers
January 15, 2022
PUBLISHED Jan 16, 2022
Breakout singing and acting star Ariana DeBose was a vivacious and spirited host, while last-minute musical guest Bleachers took Bruce Spri...