Ryan Gosling is set to host this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live, promoting his upcoming film, Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, which premieres on March 20. In a recent promo for the show, featured player Ashley Padilla humorously expressed her fondness for the film, but not without a nostalgic twist that referenced Gosling’s iconic role in The Notebook.
In the skit, Padilla enthusiastically mentions the “space stuff” in Project Hail Mary, but when asked to pinpoint her favorite scene, she comically notes that it involved her watching The Notebook on her phone during a particularly memorable moment—the rain scene that has become emblematic of the film. Gosling responds with a touch of mock dismay, saying, “That’s what I was afraid of. You know, that was a long time ago. It’s over.” This line prompts Padilla to enthusiastically reenact the evocative “It still isn’t over” moment from the beloved romantic film.
Additionally, this weekend will mark the SNL debut of Gorillaz, the British animated band created by Blur’s Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. The group recently released their latest album, The Mountain, on February 27.
Fans can catch the latest episode of Saturday Night Live this Saturday, March 7, at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock, promising a night filled with humor and music as Gosling takes the stage alongside Gorillaz.