âIâm An Idiotâ: Jesse Eisenberg Relives The âUnbelievably Inappropriateâ Mistake He Made While Hosting SNL (& Reveals Why Amy Poehler Forgave Him)
Eisenberg was overambitious on SNL.
Jesse Eisenberg recalls the embarrassing moment he had when he hosted Saturday Night Live. Eisenberg has been acting for over two decades, but really rose to greater prominence when he played Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network. His performance in this role earned him praise, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. This year, Eisenberg is nominated for an Oscar once again for his work writing the screenplay for A Real Pain, a movie which he also directed and starred in.
Years later, Eisenberg recalls on Today With Jenna & Friends (via The Hollywood Reporter) how humiliating a time he had when he first hosted Saturday Night Live. He had always dreamed of writing on Saturday Night Live, so when it was his time to host, he mistakenly assumed that he would be able to write all the sketches. Upon reflection now, he said to Amy Poehler that this was "unbelievably inappropriate and offensive," but Poehler assured him that he "worked too hard" and should not worry about it. Check out the quote from Eisenberg below:
When I was 17, it was my dream to write for SNL. I made up a packet and everything, and I got an agent, and when I got asked to host — which was like 10 years later — I assumed I could write all the sketches.
I’m an idiot. I was just wanting to write. I wanted to write my whole life, so I spent the week slipping scripts to different actors. I didn’t realize [that’s not how it’s done].
What This Meant For Jesse Eisenberg's SNL HostingEisenberg Was Still Early In His CareerEisenberg hosted Saturday Night Live on January 29, 2011, not long after the wide release of The Social Network in October 2010. At the time of his hosting, Eisenberg was only 27 years old, so he was still up-and-coming in terms of achieving his dreams. As such, it would make sense that he would be over-eager for his SNL hosting stint, especially given it had been a decade-long dream. Unfortunately, the gig was not everything he thought it would be, even if it makes a good story now.
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Knowing about Eisenberg's Saturday Night Live writing dream makes his career trajectory make more sense. Eisenberg never did make it to the coveted comedy writing room, but he has penned scripts in the more recent part of his career. His first feature screenplay was for his debut directorial work When You Finish Saving the World in 2022. Two years later, he wrote the script for A Real Pain, which earned him a writing nomination. He may not be writing for SNL, but he is now an Oscar-nominated screenwriter.
Our Take On Jesse Eisenberg's Hosting StoryEisenberg's Writing May Be More Prominent In Future YearsLooking back, it is funny to hear a star as big as Eisenberg flub this much on his original Saturday Night Live gig. Hosting the sketch comedy series is an honor for many celebrities, and can be a huge boost to those rising in their careers. Eisenberg may have transitioned more into writing now, but he has also always stayed true to his comedic roots. After writing the dramedy A Real Pain, it will be interesting to see how much Eisenberg leans into his writer side in the coming years.
Source: Today With Jenna & Friends (via The Hollywood Reporter)
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, an M&A expert who is known as a legendary negotiator, as he leads his team through high-stakes corporate challenges. The drama is helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok, who is known for his meticulous attention to detail and realism.
The cast also includes Kim Dae Myung as Oh Soon Young, Sung Dong Il as Song Jae Sik, Jang Hyun Sung as Ha Tae Soo, Oh Man Seok as Lee Dong Joon, Ahn Hyun Ho as Kwak Min Jung, and Cha Kang Yoon as Choi Jin Soo.
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Describing the drama’s unique appeal, he said, “Unlike the dramas I’ve worked on in recent years, this one has a bit of a hard-boiled tone. Instead of focusing on soft romance, it's more like a war over money. Working on something like this again after a long time feels incredibly refreshing.”
Ahn Pan Seok also emphasized his commitment to realism, stating, “All dramas have to feel real. The viewers should never feel like what they’re watching is fake.” Given his track record of delivering realistic storytelling, expectations are high for how he will bring the world of M&A negotiations to life in The Art of Negotiation.
The director also expressed deep trust and satisfaction with the cast, saying, “The actors fit their characters perfectly. Kim Dae Myung has a soft, gentle demeanor, but there's also strength underneath. Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung, and Oh Man Seok are, of course, fantastic as always. I also recommend keeping an eye on Ahn Hyun Ho and Cha Kang Yoon—both deliver refreshingly natural and non-cliché performances.”
Finally, Ahn Pan Seok praised Lee Je Hoon’s dramatic transformation for his role, saying, “From the moment he arrives on set until filming wraps, he completely embodies Yoon Joo No. Without a doubt, one of the biggest highlights of our drama is Lee Je Hoon himself. His performance and screen presence are something to look forward to.
“The Art of Negotiation” is scheduled to premiere on March 8 at 10:30 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Lee Je Hoon in “Escape” on Viki below:
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