Jesse Eisenberg Recalls 2011 SNL Hosting Mistake

Jesse Eisenberg reflected on his hosting experience with Saturday Night Live (SNL) during an appearance on Today With Jenna & Friends, recalling a major misunderstanding he had in 2011. Eisenberg, who had long aspired to write for the show, mistakenly assumed he could write all the sketches while hosting, leading him to slip scripts to various actors throughout the week. He described his actions as 'unbelievably inappropriate and offensive' but received reassurance from former SNL cast member Amy Poehler, who noted that his dedication was commendable. Despite his enthusiasm, none of Eisenberg's sketches made it to air, and he humorously acknowledged his naivety, stating, 'I’m an idiot.' The actor has not returned to host since that episode, though he is currently promoting his Oscar-nominated film A Real Pain. The reflections come as SNL celebrates its 50th season with various special events.