‘Don’t ... tell ... Lorne’

Glen Powell goes all out for his ‘SNL’ promo.

Bill Kuchman Nov 12, 2025

‘Don’t ... tell ... Lorne’ — **Glen Powell** in his *SNL* promo. / NBC

Deep SNL Thoughts is now The Cold Open. New name. Same extensive SNL coverage.

The host: Glen Powell

The musical guest: Olivia Dean

Cast members in the promo: Andrew Dismukes, Sarah Sherman

I think Glen Powell has the potential to be a wildly fun SNL host. The guy always seems to be in on the joke, and he’s shown he’s willing to be goofy, whether it’s in his movies or as he dances his way through his SNL promo.

Deep SNL Thoughts is written and produced by Bill Kuchman.
Copyediting by Tim Kuchman.

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Issue No. 19

Published in: The Cold Open • Host Promo, The Cold Open, SNL, Glen Powell, Andrew Dismukes, Sarah Sherman

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The Omnicosm founder. Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open writer. A Rochester, N.Y., native now living in the Washington, D.C., area. Won’t pass up a Genny Cream Ale.

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