Why Jon Hamm is channeling Liam Neeson for his return to hosting ‘SNL’ after 15 years

Jon Hamm returns to host Saturday Night Live this weekend after a 15-year break — so why is he focused on the Taken movies?

Hosting SNL takes "a specific set of skills, as Liam Neeson might say," Hamm told Gold Derby at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Your Friends and Neighbors. "But it's really fun, and it's unlike anything else in the business."

Hamm will star on the April 12 episode of NBC's sketch-comedy series, alongside musical guest Lizzo. "It's been 15 years since I hosted," Hamm said.