Jeff Goldblum to open Saturday Night Live UK season two on HBO Max – Jeff Goldblum will host the Saturday Night Live UK season two premiere, with Irish singer-songwriter CMAT joining him as musical guest.
The new season premieres Monday 14 September on HBO Max in Australia. The booking gives the British version of the long-running sketch-comedy format an immediate international hook, because Goldblum brings major film and stage recognition to the launch episode. TV Central readers can follow more streaming updates in our HBO Max section.
Goldblum is known for roles across Jurassic Park, Independence Day and Wicked. CMAT also arrives with a growing international profile after earning Brit Award recognition.
Saturday Night Live UK will feature a different celebrity host and musical guest each week. In addition, the series will mix topical sketches, live music and a British version of the iconic Weekend Update segment.
HBO Max has confirmed the first six season two episodes across September and October. Further shows will follow in early 2027.
Episode Dates
- Monday 14 September
- Monday 21 September
- Monday 28 September
- Monday 12 October
- Monday 19 October
- Monday 26 October
Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team and Broadway Video produce SNL UK for Sky and NOW.
Lorne Michaels serves as executive producer, while James Longman leads the production. UTAS UK Productions Managing Director Helen Kruger Bratt oversees the UK team, with Andy Charles Smith as lead producer for UTAS UK Productions.
Shanna Baynard is executive in charge of production, alongside Hannah Peddar as production executive.
Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Unscripted Originals at Sky, commissioned SNL UK. For season two, Alex Moody, Head of Comedy Commissioning at Sky, also commissioned the series for Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios and Chief Content Officer for Sky.
More information about the service is available at HBO Max.
