Has Vecna returned for Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ promo?

The ‘Stranger Things’ star makes his hosting debut this weekend.

Bill Kuchman Jan 14, 2026

Has Vecna returned for Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ promo? — **Finn Wolfhard** and **Kam Patterson**. / NBC

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

The host: Finn Wolfhard

The musical guest: A$AP Rocky

Cast members in the promo: Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, Sarah Sherman

Should we expect heavy dose of Stranger Things when Finn Wolfhard hosts SNL this weekend? Cameo appearances from his costars? Or is Wolfhard’s promo with Kam Patterson and Sarah Sherman going to be enough to satisfy people demanding Vecna jokes?

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Issue No. 35

Published in: The Cold Open • Host Promo, The Cold Open, SNL, Finn Wolfhard, Stranger Things, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Sarah Sherman

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