The Voice of God, Live from New York? Morgan Freeman's Surprising SNL Dream

Honestly, you just assume some things are true, don’t you? Like, Morgan Freeman? He’s hosted Saturday Night Live. Of course, he has. He’s Morgan Freeman! The man, the legend, the voice of, well, just about everything important, from documentaries to, you could say, the very universe itself. And yet, believe it or not, our collective assumption, in this particular instance, would be entirely incorrect. He hasn’t. Not once. Wild, isn't it?

So, imagine the delightful little ripple that went through the entertainment world when the iconic actor recently, and quite casually, let slip a rather surprising ambition. He wants to host SNL. Yes, that SNL. The legendary sketch comedy institution that has seen literally hundreds of stars grace its stage over the decades. Freeman, during an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" — a chat, mind you, that felt just as warm and inviting as you’d expect — dropped this bombshell, and frankly, it makes perfect sense, now that he's put it out there.

But seriously, what took so long? For an actor of his unparalleled gravitas, his ability to command attention with a mere whisper, his comedic timing often subtly woven into even his most serious roles… it just feels like a gaping hole in his resume. And really, in SNL’s storied history too. Fallon, ever the quick-witted host, even pulled up some mock clips, showcasing Freeman’s voice overlaid onto classic SNL sketches. The sheer brilliance of it? It just worked, flawlessly. A testament, perhaps, to how naturally he'd fit right in, delivering those iconic opening lines.

Freeman, who was actually on the show to promote his new series, "The Gray House," a legal drama, seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the idea. And why not? It's a chance to really stretch those comedic muscles, to perhaps even lampoon his own revered image, something he’s shown a surprising knack for in various guest spots over the years. Think of the cold opens, the monologues, the sheer, unadulterated joy of seeing that voice deliver a goofy sketch.

And it's not like SNL shies away from seasoned legends. Remember Betty White, who hosted at 88 years young and absolutely crushed it, proving age is truly just a number when it comes to comedic talent? The show, after all, thrives on cultural moments, on surprising pairings, on letting true artists play. To have Morgan Freeman, a living legend, finally take the reins, to declare "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" with that unmistakable cadence? Well, that would be, without exaggeration, an event for the ages. Here's hoping Lorne Michaels is listening.