Christopher Walken makes surprise Halloween appearance on ‘SNL’

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Christopher Walken has made a surprise appearance on this year’s Saturday Night Live Halloween special.The 80-year-old actor appeared on the sketch show last night (October 28), his first time on the show since 2008.

This week’s episode was hosted by Nate Bargatze with the Foo Fighters as musical guests.Walken’s character appeared to explain “the true meaning of Halloween” to Mikey Day’s President Joe Biden, who had decorated the Oval Office in time for Halloween weekend.“I’m the spirit of Halloween, the ghost of All Hallow’s past,” Walken said in the sketch. “In South America, they call me Papa Pumpkin.”You can watch the moment here:Papa Pumpkin says Happy Halloween!

pic.twitter.com/omk42VgdLb— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) October 29, 2023Walken also recited a poem during the sketch. “Trick or treat, smell my feet, gimme something good to eat,” he said.

Day’s Biden tried to speak but Walken interrupted him, adding, “I’m not done.” Walken then continued the poem, “If you don’t, I don’t care, I’ll pull down your underwear.”The actor later introduced the first musical performance by the Foo Fighters.