Scarlett Johansson has a wild idea, and it has got "Saturday Night Live" fans buzzing. The actress, 40, wants to co-host "Weekend Update,” but not alone. Her partner in crime? None other than 95-year-old firecracker June Squibb, her co-star from the film "Eleanor the Great".
During press stops for the new movie, Scarlett Johansson made it clear she is not just dreaming. She is pitching. And she has got it all planned out, even suggesting they keep Squibb awake for the late-night show with a 10 p.m. espresso shot.
“Weekend Update” airs live from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern. That is rough for anyone, let alone a 95-year-old who is already booked solid. Squibb is set to star in the Broadway production of "Marjorie Prime", opening December 8, with previews kicking off November 20. Saturday night shows on Broadway don’t exactly leave wiggle room.
scarlettjohanssonworld / IG | Scarlett’s idea is not dead. In fact, Squibb’s totally open to it. Word is, if they can work out the logistics, she is in.
And let’s be real, watching Squibb fire off jokes next to Scarlett Johansson would be must-see TV.
Scarlett's SNL Roots Run Deep
It’s worth pointing out that Scarlett Johansson is hardly a newcomer to Saturday Night Live. She’s hosted the show six times and, at this point, feels like part of its extended family. After all, she’s married to Colin Jost, one half of the duo behind the “Weekend Update” desk—a segment she’s connected to both on and off camera.
Fans might remember the Season 50 “joke swap” between Jost and co-host Michael Che. Johansson didn’t even need to speak to steal the scene—her stunned backstage reaction when Jost read a savage joke Che had written about her instantly went viral. The clip lit up social media, and viewers couldn’t get enough of her expression.
In the season finale, Johansson surprised the audience with a live appearance, forcing a scripted apology out of Che for those wild jokes. It was funny, chaotic, and classic SNL. And it showed just how good she is at playing in that world.
Can This Actually Happen?
Her chemistry with the SNL team is obvious. But adding June Squibb into the mix? That is something no one saw coming. Squibb may be 95, but she is sharp, funny, and doesn’t hold back. She stole scenes in movies like "Nebraska," and now she is stealing the spotlight again with this unexpected team-up.
Scarlett FP / IG / Johansson clearly isn’t pitching this as a novelty. She believes Squibb could kill it at the desk, firing off punchlines and keeping pace with the best of them.
Scarlett Johansson knows how to grab attention. Pairing with Squibb is fresh, funny, and would bring a whole new vibe to “Weekend Update”. Think of the headlines, the viral clips, the internet losing its mind.
But pulling it off won’t be easy. Broadway is no joke. Squibb would likely be doing a full Saturday performance of "Marjorie Prime", then hustling to Studio 8H for live TV. That is a brutal turnaround for anyone. Throw in the late night and the pressure of live comedy, and it starts to look nearly impossible.
The Dream Team We Didn’t Know We Needed
Still, Johansson hasn’t backed off the idea. She is talking it up like she really wants to make it happen. And that kind of energy is contagious. Fans are already hyped, imagining what the two would bring to the segment. It would be different and memorable.
"Weekend Update" could use a shake-up. Not because it is broken, but because surprises keep the show alive.