Benicio del Toro Surprises in SNL Sketch with Bad Bunny Cameo
Benicio del Toro made a surprise appearance in a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch featuring Bad Bunny on October 4th. The legendary Puerto Rican actor joined Bad Bunny and Marcello Hernández to explore the evolution of the Spanish language.
Bad Bunny and Benicio del Toro’s Reunion
The collaboration came shortly after Bad Bunny invited del Toro to his ‘No Me Quiero ir de Aquí’ residency in Puerto Rico in August. During that visit, the Oscar-winning actor celebrated with Bad Bunny at La Casita, marking a memorable moment for both artists.
SNL Sketch Highlights
In the SNL sketch, Bad Bunny and Hernández portrayed Iberians working to develop the Spanish language. Their intent was to make it more challenging to learn. Bad Bunny humorously established rules involving the gendering of words in Spanish.
- Del Toro offered suggestions to complicate Spanish learning.
- He recommended distinguishing between formal and informal language usage.
- For example, “you” could be “tú” (informal) or “usted” (formal).
- Del Toro also introduced the notion of the siesta, a common cultural practice in Spain.
Other Sketches and Moments
Earlier in the episode, Bad Bunny addressed the criticism he faced for headlining the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Additionally, he humorously interacted with the voice actors from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters in a different sketch.
This episode showcased not only the comedic talent of its stars but also highlighted the rich cultural heritage they represent. Benicio del Toro’s unexpected cameo brought an exciting dynamic to the sketch, reinforcing the collaborative spirit celebrated by both artists.
