NBC has announced the lineup of hosts and musical guests for its first four episodes of Saturday Night Live season 47.

Owen Wilson is set to host the season premiere on Oct. 2, with country music star Kacey Musgraves performing.

The following week Kim Kardashian West will host the show, while pop singer Halsey will sing.

No Time to Die villain Rami Malek will be hosting on Oct. 16 alongside rap star Young Thug who will perform.

Former SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis will host on Oct. 23 and singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile will take the stage in a musical performance.

In addition to the star-studded lineup, SNL has acquired ten new writers. Some of the new names include former Fallon writer Mike DiCenzo and internet comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy.

The weekly comedy show has been airing on NBC since 1975. The 47th season premieres on Oct. 2 and will be the first since former SNL star Norm Macdonald passed away at the age of 61.

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