Brad Pitt portrayed Dr. Anthony Fauci during SNL's second 'at home' episode
returned for another "At Home" version of the late-night comedy sketch show, with cast members collaborating once again from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This week's cold open featured a celebrity cameo from Brad Pitt playing Dr. Anthony Fauci. During the cold open, Pitt's lines were interspersed with actual footage of President Donald Trump speaking about COVID-19."I know I shouldn't be touching my face, but..." Pitt's Fauci added after watching footage of Trump suggesting that light could heal the virus.
"To the real Dr. Fauci, thank you for your calm and your clarity in this unnerving time," Pitt said as himself after removing his wig and dropping the Fauci accent. He also thanked healthcare workers and announced that the show was live from New York — "sort of." by CNN's Alisyn Camerota who he would like to play him on "Oh, Brad Pitt, of course," Fauci said with a chuckle. Another actor who has been floated as a possibleFauci is Ben Stiller, Camerota noted.
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