'SNL' Predictions With Matthew McConaughey As Host
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Matthew McConaughey on "True Detective" (HBO).
Despite the Oscar-winning actor’s recent transition into his more serious roles, including the films "Mud," "Interstellar," and "Dallas Buyer’s Club," he still manages to embrace the quirks that make him one of the most parodied actors of our time. From his naked bongo sessions to his lengthy philosophical acceptance speeches spoken in his Texan drawl, and his infamous love for marijuana, Matthew McConaughey is a character you could learn to love (if you don't already). His antics have made him the subject of a few sketches on the show in the past couple years a la Jim Carey’s spoof on his perplexing Lincoln car commercials and Taran Killam’s frequent impressions of him on "Weekend Update." Even other celebrities and fellow actors like to put on a McConaughey voice when appearing at awards shows and on talk shows (i.e.: Kate Hudson, Matt Damon and Justin Long). So, the question arises of just who the much-talked-about Matthew McConaughey will parody as he takes to the stage on November 21.
Possible Sketches
• McConaughey could get very meta on us and parody himself. He might just go ahead and poke a little fun at his crazy antics, giving us an even weirder (if possible) version of the Lincoln car commercials we have come to know and love or another head-scratching acceptance speech about Neptune.
• He could take a stab back at those who have imitated him. Could this mean there’s a "Dumb and Dumber To" spoof coming Jim Carrey’s way? Or maybe a play on Matt Damon’s part in The Martian which conveniently followed on the coattails of McConaughey’s role in "Interstellar?"
• Anything "True Detective" related. It would be hard to assume that McConaughey doesn’t incorporate one of his most career-defining roles into a sketch, meaning there could be a reunion between Rust and Marty (Woody Harrelson) in the works, either through a sequel to their parts on seasonone of the hit HBO show or with a jab at the somewhat disappointing second season that was sadly McConaughey-less.
• All right, all right, all right…if there’s one thing most people know about Matthew McConaughey, it’s that he has an undeniable love for weed. His gig hosting back in 2003 featured an assortment of marijuana-related sketches, including his opening monologue where he headed back to his dressing room for a quick smoke with the "SNL" players. Thus, it’s safe to assume marijuana will be a hot topic on the show, possibly even covering it from a political sphere where McConaughey may imitate someone like fellow Texan and presidential candidate Ted Cruz.
• Speaking of Texas, you can take the boy out of Texas, but you can’t take the Texas out of the boy. McConaughey’s Texan charm oozes with every work he speaks, so he will be likely to incorporate it into a sketch, much like he did with the 2003 sketch where his famous Red Hot Texas Chili recipe gave him gas.
• A lot has changed for McConaughey since 2003, but despite all the fame and riches, he continues to embrace his roots. This means he might just take a blast to the past with a sequel to one of his previous sketches. For instance, in 2003, McConaughey paid homage to his character Wooderson from "Dazed and Confused" by playing a 33-year-old college sophomore in one of the infamous “Jarret’s Room” sketches. Twelve years later, it would be interesting to see just where 45-year-old Wooderson is now (plus, it would give us an excuse to see Jimmy Fallon play Jarret again).
As endearing as Matthew McConaughey is, he's just as unpredictable. Despite the guesses and predictions, there's no way to know exactly what crazy and jaw-dropping acts he will do. The only way to find out is by watching him host on November 21st with musical guest Adele.
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