The iconic stage of Saturday Night Live has long been a proving ground for comedic and acting talent, and stars from British Columbia have made a significant mark on the show's history. The latest to join this exclusive club is Vancouver's own Finn Wolfhard, who is scheduled to host the legendary late-night show on January 17, 2026.
Wolfhard Steps into the Spotlight
The Stranger Things actor will helm the first SNL episode of 2026, with chart-topping rapper A$AP Rocky set as the musical guest. Rocky will perform tracks from his new album, Don't Be Dumb, which releases just a day before the broadcast. Wolfhard's upcoming gig places him in the company of a distinguished group of performers who hail from Canada's westernmost province and have left their imprint on Studio 8H over the program's five-decade run.
A Legacy of B.C. Talent on SNL
Throughout SNL's storied 52 seasons, at least ten other celebrities with roots in British Columbia have taken part, either as hosts or musical guests. This list includes some of the most recognizable names in entertainment, showcasing the province's substantial contribution to pop culture.
Michael J. Fox was a trailblazer from Burnaby. The star of Family Ties and the Back to the Future films hosted on March 16, 1991, with rock band The Black Crowes providing the music for the evening.
North Vancouver's Jason Priestley, then at the height of his Beverly Hills, 90210 fame, took on hosting duties on February 15, 1992. The musical guest that night was the aptly named Teenage Fanclub.
From Ladysmith, Pamela Anderson (then credited as Pamela Lee) hosted the show on April 16, 1997. Her episode featured the hard-hitting sounds of The Rollins Band as the musical act.
Musical Guests and Comedy Legends
The B.C. connection extends beyond hosting. Burnaby's beloved crooner, Michael Bublé, has served as the musical guest on two separate occasions: January 30, 2010, and again on December 17, 2011.
Other major names from the province linked to SNL include global superstar Ryan Reynolds and comedy powerhouse Seth Rogen, both of whom have hosted memorable episodes. Their success, along with the others, has helped cement British Columbia's reputation as a powerhouse of talent capable of commanding one of television's most challenging and watched platforms.
Finn Wolfhard's upcoming hosting role is more than a personal milestone; it is the latest chapter in a continuing story of B.C. artists making their mark on a New York institution. As Saturday Night Live continues to evolve, the pipeline of talent from Canada's Pacific coast shows no signs of slowing down.
