Steve Carell ‘SNL’ promo teases his return as a serious actor

Steve Carell fans may be nervous about the actor’s recent turn in serious dramas, but a promo for his Saturday Night Live hosting gig shows that he still has comedy in his blood.

In a teaser for Saturday’s show, Aidy Bryant and Chris Redd ask Carell if he’s still capable of comedy. He assures them that, as a Serious Actor™, he can prepare for any role.

What follows is a classic actorly montage of Carell reading books, talking to a mirror, practicing, pacing, and pulling out pages of notebook paper in frustration as he prepares. When the time comes to hear about his sketch character, Dr. Farts, he’s finally ready. Read more…

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