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SNL Party Surprise: Samberg, Momoa Team for Netflix Flick
8 Feb
Summary
- Andy Samberg met Jason Momoa at the SNL 50th Anniversary party.
- Their interaction led to the Netflix film 'Protecting Jared'.
- Samberg stars in a Hellmann's Super Bowl ad channeling Neil Diamond.
Andy Samberg recounts the memorable first meeting with Jason Momoa at the SNL 50th Anniversary Special afterparty. The encounter, where Momoa playfully lifted and swung Samberg, inspired a future collaboration.
Shortly after meeting, Samberg shared the anecdote with friends Rob Klein and John Solomon, who conceived the idea for a film starring both actors. This concept, titled 'Protecting Jared,' was pitched to Momoa and subsequently sold to Netflix.
The forthcoming action-comedy is set to feature Momoa as William Ikaika, a Hawaiian security guard, and Samberg as Jared Bachman, a tech billionaire. The plot centers on their forced alliance when a kidnapping scheme unfolds.
In related news, Samberg is also appearing in Hellmann's 2026 Super Bowl commercial. The ad features Samberg performing a musical parody, channeling Neil Diamond to promote mayonnaise.
Samberg expressed enthusiasm for the project's scale and the creative team involved, anticipating a fun and exciting cinematic experience with Momoa. He also shared his admiration for Neil Diamond's music.
