SNL: Cumberbatch & Arcade Fire Need to Be Funnier Than This Promo

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This weekend is a big one for Benedict Cumberbatch.

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But sadly, we're only getting one promo instead of the average three- but at least it's a fun one…

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Now here's a look back at Cumberbatch in the middle of SNL read-thru from Wednesday:

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Here's a look back at the official intro video welcoming Cumberbatch & Arcade Fire to SNL Studio 8H:

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During a tour behind-the-scenes of SNL's show night with CBS Mornings host Gayle King for his Kennedy Center honor before the end of the year,

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Saturday Night Live Season 47 cast includes Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, Pete Davidson, Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Colin Jost, ,

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Kate McKinnon, Alex Moffat, Kyle Mooney, Ego Nwodim, Chris Redd, Cecily Strong, Kenan Thompson, Melissa Villaseñor ,

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and Bowen Yang; feature players include the returning Andrew Dismukes and Punkie Johnson, as well as new players Aristotle Athari ,

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