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SNL Host Glen Powell Injured in Daring Dance Stunt
12 Nov
Summary
- Glen Powell pays homage to Christopher Walken's iconic "Weapon of Choice" music video
- Powell attempts a front flip onto the SNL stage, but ends up being wheeled out on a stretcher
- Powell pleads "Don't. Tell. Lorne" to his co-stars after the incident
On November 12, 2025, actor Glen Powell is set to make his hosting debut on "Saturday Night Live." In the lead-up to the show, Powell has released a promo video that pays homage to Christopher Walken's legendary performance in the music video for Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice."
The promo features Powell dancing through the halls of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, mirroring Walken's signature moves from the original video. However, Powell's attempt to recreate the iconic front flip onto the "SNL" stage does not go as planned. The actor ends up being wheeled out of the room on a stretcher, with a neck brace in place.
As Powell is being taken away, he pleads with his co-stars Sarah Sherman and Andrew Dismukes, saying "Don't. Tell. Lorne," a clear reference to "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels. This unexpected turn of events has left fans and the entertainment industry alike eagerly anticipating Powell's hosting debut and wondering how the incident will play out on the show.
