Twitter is demanding that Constance Wu host the season premiere of SNL, and heck yes
The people have spoken, and they officially want Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu tohost the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. As the movie continues to dominate the summer box office, fans think it only makes sense that Wu should take on the iconic hosting gig. And we obviously agree.
It all started yesterday, August 27th, when SNL’s official Twitter account asked followers who they’d like to see host the show this season. Twitter users suggested Harry Styles, Ryan Reynolds, and several SNL alums, but the campaign to get the Fresh off the Boat actress on the show seems to be gaining the most traction.
Many of the Twitter users championing Wu also mentioned SNL‘s dearth of Asian representation over the years, noting that the series has never had a cast member who identified as Asian in its 43-year history. The show has also only had a handful of Asian hosts throughout its run.
@ConstanceWu should host the #SNL premiere! She would be a fabulous #SNLhost! #CrazyRichAsians is a brilliantly funny movie and a milestone for representation.@CrazyRichMovie pic.twitter.com/CU9MEcnpfW
— Chela (@heychela) August 27, 2018
@ConstanceWu THIS WOMAN NEEDS TO HOST SNL
— Queenie whatIwannabe (@fin_queenie) August 27, 2018
It’s been 18 years since #SNL has has an Asian female host, and has never had an Asian cast member. If you’re asking, the obvious choice is #CrazyRichAsians’ @ConstanceWu. If you brought in @suboinstagram as the musical guest, it might just break the internet.
— ケント (@kentmatsuoka) August 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/1034229944421900288
I wanna see @ConstanceWu hosting in the coming season of @nbcsnl . There has never been a Asian cast member in SNL. An Asian host is not too much to ask.
— Jerry Sun (@_jerry_sun_) August 21, 2018
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How many Asian people have hosted SNL? Way too few. Luckily we have a No. 1 movie filled with talented Asian/Asian American comedic actors. How about @awkwafina?? @ConstanceWu?? https://t.co/Zwroi1mjKe
— Randall Trang 劉俊民 (@RandallTrang) August 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/1034296397737148419
Constance Wu should host the season premiere of SNL and then maybe that Pete Davidson guy. He’s been in the news a lot
— Orli Matlow (@HireMeImFunny) August 25, 2018
Wu’s Crazy Rich Asians costar Harry Shum Jr. also got in on the action, suggesting three of his costars from the hit movie.
@ConstanceWu @awkwafina @kenjeong DUH.
— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) August 28, 2018
Basically, not considering Wu (or several of her amazingly talented costars—if she doesn’t happen to be available) would be downright crazy. Consider this our official endorsement.
