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Tom Hanks and Gracie Abrams appear on SNL Halloween episode

Outlets reported on the Saturday Night Live Halloween episode, highlighting Tom Hanks' return as David S. Pumpkins and Gracie Abrams' themed music performances.

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At a glance

  • Tom Hanks reprised his David S. Pumpkins character in an opening sketch that also featured a parody of Donald Trump.16
  • Gracie Abrams performed as the musical guest in costumes inspired by the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet.24
  • Actor Inde Navarrette served as the host for the broadcast.13

Tom Hanks made an appearance on the Halloween episode of Saturday Night Live, returning to play his David S. Pumpkins character in the opening sketch.15

recorded segment was interrupted by a satirical portrayal of Donald Trump.16

The opening sketch also featured an appearance depicting Nicki Minaj.35

The Halloween edition of the show was hosted by actor Inde Navarrette.13

Singer Gracie Abrams served as the musical guest, wearing costumes referencing Baz Luhrmann's 1996 movie adaptation of Romeo + Juliet.24

Where sources agree

  • Tom Hanks reprised his David S. Pumpkins character4 of 6
  • The opening sketch included a depiction of Donald Trump4 of 6
  • Gracie Abrams wore Romeo + Juliet themed costumes2 of 6
  • Inde Navarrette hosted the episode2 of 6

Who covered this

6 National

Sources

  1. 1The New York Times‘S.N.L.’ Plays Trick-or-Treat When Trump Interrupts David S. Pumpkins ↗
  2. 2BillboardGracie Abrams Goes From Juliet to Romeo During ‘SNL’ Halloween Performances ↗
  3. 3VarietyInde Navarrette Wins Halloween With Penis-Destroying Robot ‘SNL’ Sketch ‘The Inventor’s Wife’ ↗
  4. 4DeadlineGracie Abrams Channels Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ For ‘SNL’ Halloween Performance ↗
  5. 5Variety‘SNL’ Cold Open Crashed by Tom Hanks as David S. Pumpkins, Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump, Who Admits He ‘Might Be Gay’ ↗
  6. 6DeadlineTom Hanks Returns As David S. Pumpkins For ‘Saturday Night Live’ Opener — Interrupted By Donald Trump’s Fear Of A Midterm Ass-Whipping ↗

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