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April 17, 2019 / 7:02 PM

Emma Thompson, Jonas Brothers heading to 'SNL'

Actress Emma Thompson has been booked to host "Saturday Night Live" on May 11. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

1 of 3 | Actress Emma Thompson has been booked to host "Saturday Night Live" on May 11. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

April 17 (UPI) -- NBC has booked Oscar-winning actress and writer Emma Thompson to guest host Saturday Night Live on May 11.

The Jonas Brothers will provide the musical entertainment for the evening.

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Paul Rudd will host the May 18 edition of the sketch comedy show when DJ Khaled is the musical guest. The episode will serve as the Season 44 finale.

Adam Sandler was previously announced as the May 4 host, marking the first time he will preside over the show since he left the cast in 1995. Shawn Mendes will also sing during that episode.

And now...for the final time this season...

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀. pic.twitter.com/GsMU3RYIAC
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) April 17, 2019

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