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Josh Hutcherson Hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

Dale Chong |
November 22, 2013 | 12:13 p.m. PST

Staff Reporter

Josh Hutcherson (Tumblr)
Josh Hutcherson (Tumblr)
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" star Josh Hutcherson is set to host this week's set of "Saturday Night Live." 

We've Josh Hutcherson grow up on the silver screen, and he's proven to be a sweet and charming kind of guy. However, we aren't entirely sure what to expect from him on the sketch comedy show. 

According to the SNL cast, it sounds like his appearance on the show will show us a Josh Hutcherson we've never seen before, including some more racy scenes from the "Hunger Games" actor.

"He's got a great bedroom-eyes stare," SNL cast member Cecily Strong concurred.

It sounds like Hutcherson will be playing up more into his sexy side for parts of the side. If that's the case, his appearance on SNL will definitely grab the attention of more than just the fans of his childhood acting days. 

What's not to love about JHutch? Here's the breakdown:

1. A successful transition from child acting

As previously said, Hutcherson made his big break as a kid in love and gave us all the idea that little boys are capable of preparing grand gesture-like dates. He's starred in other movies growing up, staying in the acting game all the while not making a scene  as he entered more grown-up roles.

2. His down-to-earth personality

Josh Hutcherson has always managed to charm the pants off of anyone, simply because he is sweet and endearing. The cast members of SNL love him, "He's very, very sweet, and it's nice to have a host like that," Strong said. "He's the most endearing, accessible, down-to-earth guy," Taran Killam added.

3. Friends with Jennifer Lawrence

He's close friends with his costar Jennifer Lawrence, and they've been friends for a long time, relating on their backgrounds before getting into the movie industry. And who doesn't love Jennifer Lawrence? Two lovable actors who are best friends--need we say more?

The actor said that preparing to host this week's episode of SNL has been both crazy and a dream come true. Though we haven't seen Hutcherson in much comedy throughout his career, we can definitely expect to have an enjoyable show, simply because of who he is.

Watch his promo for "Saturday Night Live" here:

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