- Finn Wolfhard, 23, will host SNL on Jan. 17 with musical guest A$AP Rocky.
- Best known from Stranger Things, Wolfhard has roles across TV, film, voice work and directing.
- He fronts bands, released a solo album in 2025 and directed a stop‑motion music video in 2025.
Finn Wolfhard adds SNL hosting to a busy résumé
At 23, Finn Wolfhard has built a multi‑faceted career that spans hit TV, feature films, voice acting and music — and now he’s set to make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on January 17, 2026. The musical guest that night is A$AP Rocky.
Early TV: small roles to Stranger Things stardom
Wolfhard’s first screen appearances were guest spots on The 100 (2014) and Supernatural (2015). His breakthrough came at age 12 when he was cast as Mike Wheeler in Netflix’s Stranger Things (2016–2025). The role made him a household name and opened doors to voice work and other TV projects, including animated series like Carmen Sandiego.
Film highlights: horror, animation and indie work
Wolfhard made his feature-film debut as Richie Tozier in It (2017) and returned briefly in It Chapter Two (2019), playing a younger version of the character. He’s since appeared in The Goldfinch (2019), voiced Pugsley in The Addams Family (2019), and co-starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). His voice work appears in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022), and he played a lead in When You Finish Saving the World.
Expanding behind the camera, Wolfhard co-wrote and co-directed the 2023 horror comedy Hell of a Summer with Billy Bryk, signaling growing interest in directing and producing.
Music first — bands to solo album
Music has long been part of Wolfhard’s life: his mother bought him a guitar at age 4. He fronted bands Calpurnia and The Aubreys; Calpurnia even appeared in Weezer’s 2019 music video for a cover of A‑ha’s “Take On Me.” Transitioning toward solo work, he released his debut solo album in June 2025 and remained active on stage and TV music performances.
In December 2025, he directed a stop‑motion music video commemorating the 50th anniversary of George Harrison’s “Give Me Love,” released around his 23rd birthday.
Why SNL makes sense for Wolfhard
Wolfhard’s mix of comedy, acting and music — plus prior SNL ties (cameos and connections to former cast members) — make his hosting turn a logical next step. Viewers can expect sketches that tap his range, from deadpan comedy to musical moments.
Watch: weekend update reference
The following clip referenced Wolfhard in a popular “Weekend Update”‑style piece; watch below.
How to watch SNL
Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and streams next day on Peacock. Tune in on January 17 to see Finn Wolfhard host and A$AP Rocky perform.
For a young performer, Wolfhard’s blend of TV stardom, film credits, voice roles, directing and ongoing music projects shows a career deliberately branching across mediums — and SNL adds another high‑profile chapter.
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