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Will Ferrell closes 'SNL' season with Paul McCartney and doppelganger Chad Smith

The actor was joined by Molly Shannon, his former 'Saturday Night Live' castmate, in a sketch, and a long-running gag with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith continued.

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According to Los Angeles Times’s source item, Will Ferrell closes ‘SNL’ season with Paul McCartney and doppelganger Chad Smith, The actor was joined by Molly Shannon, his former ‘Saturday Night Live’ castmate, in a sketch, and a long-running gag with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith continued.

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Will Ferrell closes 'SNL' season with Paul McCartney and doppelganger Chad SmithLos Angeles Times - 2026-05-17T06:50:46+00:00

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