Dakota Johnson is gearing up for her second stint as the host of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on January 27, and she’ll be joined by Justin Timberlake as the musical guest. The actress is using this appearance to promote her upcoming film, “Madame Web,” set to be released on February 14.
In “Madame Web,” Dakota Johnson takes on the role of Cassandra Webb, a Manhattan paramedic endowed with psychic powers that allow her to glimpse into the future and navigate a world intricately connected by spiders. Co-starring alongside her is Sydney Sweeney, known for her notable performance in “Euphoria.” Dakota Johnson first gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Anastasia Steele in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
Justin Timberlake, a seasoned SNL performer and a member of the illustrious “Five-Timers Club,” will bring his musical talents to the stage. The Emmy and Grammy Award winner is gearing up for the release of his sixth studio album, following his appearance in the 2023 movie “Trolls Band Together.”
Timbaland, a frequent collaborator with Timberlake on previous solo albums, teased that the upcoming album would capture the essence of “fun Justin.” The duo’s performance will follow the January 20 episode featuring Jacob Elordi and Renee Rapp. This season has seen a lineup of musical guests, including Ice Spice, the Foo Fighters, and Boygenius, accompanying hosts like Emma Stone, Jason Momoa, Pete Davidson, Bad Bunny, Nate Bargatze, and Timothee Chalamet. Notably, Bad Bunny took on the unique role of both host and performer during his SNL appearance.
