Eddie Murphy to Host 'SNL' for First Time in 35 Years — Plus Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and More

Eddie Murphy is making hisSaturday Night Livecomeback!

The comedian will host this year’s Christmas episode, marking his first time leading the show in 35 years, NBC announced Monday.

Murphy made a brief appearance onSNLin 2015 for a special tribute for the show’s 40th anniversary but has not delivered a full monologue since 1984.

The musical guest featured during Murphy’s episode has not yet been announced.

Along with Murphy, a handful of other A-list stars were announced to host the 45th season.Woody Harrelsonwill kick off the season premiere on Sept. 28, withBillie Eilishas the musical guest.

Fleabag’sPhoebe Waller-Bridge,Stranger Things‘David HarbourandKristen Stewartwill also host.

AndTaylor Swiftwill take the stage to sing new songs off her hit albumLoveron Oct. 5.

According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the show’s full cast — including Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones — and more are also set to return for the 45th season.

SNLreturns Sept. 18 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

source: people.com