Benedict Cumberbatch to Host 'Saturday Night Live' with Musical Guest Solange!

Benedict Cumberbatch has been announced as the host of Saturday Night Live on November 5!

The 40-year-old actor will take over hosting duties for the weekly variety show with musical guest Solange Knowles.

This will be the first time Benedict and Solange appear on SNL.

SNL will be taking a break next Saturday (October 29) before returning on November 5, with Benedict as host.

Benedict has been busy promoting his new film Doctor Strange. Earlier this week, Benedict announced that he and wife Sophie Hunter are expecting their second child together.