SNL Pokes Fun at Variety's Actors on Actors with Hilarious Holiday Character Swap

NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) took a playful jab at Variety's Actors on Actors series on its December 13 episode, releasing a holiday-themed parody dubbed Characters on Characters. The sketch brought together iconic holiday characters, including Rudolph, The Grinch, Scrooge, and Mrs. Claus, in a series of humorous interviews. The Characters on Characters sketch featured a star-studded cast, with Josh O'Connor playing Rudolph, Mikey Day as The Grinch, James Austin Johnson as Scrooge, and Chloe Fineman as Mrs. Claus. Other notable appearances included Bowen Yang as A Partridge in a Pear Tree, Kenan Thompson as Little Drummer Boy, Marcello Hernández as Tiny Tim, and Ashley Padilla as The Grandma from Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. The parody aired on the same night as the Golden Globe nominations, which were announced earlier in the day. The sketch's timing allowed SNL to poke fun at the awards season, adding to the show's reputation for timely commentary and satire. The Characters on Characters sketch is the latest example of SNL's ability to tackle current events and cultural phenomena with humor and wit. Variety's Actors on Actors series has been a staple of the awards season, featuring in-depth conversations between actors from different films and TV shows. By parodying the series, SNL is able to comment on the industry's trends and rituals, while also showcasing its cast's impressive range and comedic talents. As the holiday season continues, fans can expect more festive content from SNL, including its annual Christmas episode, which is set to air in the coming weeks. With the success of Characters on Characters, it's clear that SNL is ready to take on the holiday season with humor and style.