On January 17, 2026, Finn Wolfhard, renowned for his role as Mike Wheeler in Netflix's 'Stranger Things,' made his hosting debut on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL). This appearance coincided with the recent conclusion of 'Stranger Things' on December 31, 2025, marking a significant transition in Wolfhard's career.
During his monologue, Wolfhard was unexpectedly joined by co-stars Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin. The trio humorously addressed their journey from child actors to adults, with Wolfhard declaring, 'I know a lot of people still see me as the kid from Stranger Things, right? But I’m 23 now, and I’m proud to officially announce that I am a man.' (parliamentnews.co.uk)
A standout sketch from the episode was 'Heated Wizardry,' a parody blending the 'Harry Potter' universe with the themes of HBO's 'Heated Rivalry.' In this segment, Wolfhard portrayed Harry Potter, engaging in a romantic quidditch rivalry with Ron Weasley, played by Ben Marshall. The sketch featured a surprise cameo by Jason Momoa as Hagrid, who humorously remarked, 'You’re a homo, Harry.' (parliamentnews.co.uk)
Musical guest A$AP Rocky delivered performances of 'Punk Rocky' with Danny Elfman on drums and 'Don’t Be Dumb/Trip Baby.' The episode also paid tribute to Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who had passed away earlier that week. (latimes.com)
This SNL episode not only showcased Wolfhard's versatility beyond his 'Stranger Things' persona but also highlighted the enduring camaraderie among the show's cast members.