Mick Jagger's electrifying return to SNL showcases his theatrical range, just as The Rolling Stones unveil their first new album in nearly two decades and upcoming tour.
ick Jagger, the iconic frontman of The Rolling Stones, made a triumphant return to "Saturday Night Live" on October 21, 2023, after a hiatus that stretched back to 1986. The episode is famously featuring Bad Bunny, both as a host and a music guest.
This return to the limelight coincided with the release of The Rolling Stones' new album "Hackney Diamonds," their first album of new material since 2005, featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Lady Gaga. The Stones also announced a new tour for the next year and held a surprise album release party in New York City, where Lady Gaga joined them on stage.
In a telenovela sketch, Jagger made a dramatic entrance, interrupting a heated confrontation between Tomas Padilla (Bad Bunny) and his brother, played by SNL cast member Marcello Hernández. Dressed in a cream-colored leisure suit and sporting a pencil mustache, Jagger's character added a layer of tension and humor to the sketch. The scene ended with Jagger slapping both actors, adding a slapstick element that was both unexpected and hilarious.
Mick Jagger's second act was set within the walls of a convent, where Molly Kearney reprised her role as a nun leading an investigation to find a man who had been secretly intimate with other nuns. Donning a nun's habit, Jagger's character added a layer of irreverence and humor to the religious setting. The sketch had its crude moments but ended on a high note with a well-timed joke about Peacock and Whoopi Goldberg. The audience's recognition of Jagger seemed to peak in this sketch.
Mick Jagger was phenomenal. Whether he was playing a dramatic character in a telenovela or a nun in a convent, Jagger's performances were imbued with a sense of playfulness and depth that only a seasoned artist could deliver. His appearance left an indelible mark on the episode and raised questions about what could be next for the iconic rocker on the SNL stage. With the release of "Hackney Diamonds," it's clear that Jagger and The Rolling Stones are far from done making their mark on music and pop culture.
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