Paul Mescal is approaching his imminent role as host of *Saturday Night Live* with considerable seriousness — perhaps *overly* serious, as suggested by the recent teasers for the program.

In the promotional clip for this Saturday’s show, Mescal collaborates with musical guest Shaboozey and *SNL* cast member Chloe Fineman for a collection of awkwardly humorous skits. Among the comedic moments, there is a notable highlight featuring the correct way to say the *Gladiator II* star’s surname, which elicits a hearty laugh.

Curiously, this emphasis on the pronunciation of celebrity names appears to be a recurring motif in pop culture this week.