On December 6, @JamesFrancoTV makes his third appearance as host with second-time musical guest @NICKIMINAJ! #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/oEcQ9PXDx1

— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) November 20, 2014

On Dec 13, Emmy Award winner Martin Freeman hosts with music from @charli_xcx! Both make their #SNL debuts. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/eP4Zzwm5aq

— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) November 20, 2014

December 20, Amy Adams returns to host #SNL for the 2nd time, and is joined by musical guest @onedirection! #SNL40pic.twitter.com/x6lbCsFVJl

— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) November 20, 2014

Coming off their best episode of the season, SNL just announced their hosts and musical guests for the month of December. The main thing that jumps out at you concerning Franco, Freeman and Amy Adams is their versatility. The writers and cast members should have a grand old time coming up with sketches and characters for these three hosts. Out of the three, I’m most excited for Martin Freeman, especially after his amazing turn as Lester Nygaard on FX’s Fargo adaptation. I’m expecting a Hobbit sketch during his episode, or maybe even a faux Hobbit trailer now that SNL has proved they can create movie quality fake trailers. Cameron Diaz hosts this Saturday, and then it’s on to December!

– Ryan