What’s Jake Gyllenhaal Doing on SNL’s Season 49 Finale Stage?

So, if you caught the season 49 finale of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) last night, you probably saw Jake Gyllenhaal doing his thing, right? I mean, that guy’s got some serious talent, and he brought it full force to the SNL stage.

First off, Gyllenhaal kicked things off with his opening monologue, and let me tell you, it was pure gold. He started off by joking about how he was hosting the season finale instead of the big 5-0 premiere.

You could see him there, standing on stage, with that cheeky grin, teasing everyone about not being the headliner for the big 50th season kick-off. But hey, he took it all in stride, making us all crack up with his self-deprecating humor.

Then, he surprised everyone by busting out into song, belting out a hilarious rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” He even tweaked the lyrics to poke fun at himself, saying how he was SNL’s last choice to host. However, he owned it, and it was all in good fun.

It wasn’t just Gyllenhaal holding court on stage. The SNL crew also joined the fun, dressed in coordinated outfits, emitting serious ’90s boy band vibes like Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson, Punkie Johnson, and Devon Walker all grooving alongside Jake. Trust me, it was a scene you didn’t want to miss.

Then, of course, there was the political sketch. You know SNL always brings the heat with those. This time, it was James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump, going through his list of potential vice presidents. Let’s just say it got pretty wild, with surprise cameos and all.

But amidst all the laughs, there was a bittersweet moment too. SNL paid tribute to the late Dabney Coleman, who passed away recently. It was a touching gesture, reminding us all of the impact he had on the comedy world.