‘Saturday Night Live’ Parodies ‘Harry Potter’ Characters in ‘Heated Wizardry’
In a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, the iconic sketch comedy show presented a humorous parody titled “Heated Wizardry,” playfully inspired by the beloved Harry Potter franchise. The skit featured Finn Wolfhard and Ben Marshall as Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, respectively, and took a witty jab at the popular HBO series.
Heated Wizardry: A Hilarious Parody
The sketch opened with a voice-over announcing the upcoming HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter series. Wolfhard’s Harry and Marshall’s Ron quickly found themselves in a comical exchange on their first day at Hogwarts. The line, “You dropped your wand. It’s lovely, by the way,” set the tone for a lighthearted take on familiar characters.
Quidditch Rivalry
- Title: Heated Wizardry
- Premise: A comedic twist on a quidditch rivalry
- Parody Elements: Behind-the-scenes romance
Unlike the original hockey-themed show that inspired the sketch, the sketch shifted the focus to quidditch, linking the characters’ romantic entanglements with their competitive spirits. It included satirical reviews, with a fake critique allegedly from J.K. Rowling reading, “I am not a part of this,” highlighting its playful irreverence.
Jason Momoa’s Cameo
The skit took an unexpected turn with a surprise appearance by Jason Momoa, who portrayed Rubeus Hagrid. In a humorous exchange, Hagrid interrupts Harry and Ron, declaring, “You’re a homo, Harry,” adding to the comedic tension of the scene.
Finn Wolfhard’s SNL Hosting Debut
Finn Wolfhard also made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live, sharing the stage with his former co-stars Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo from Stranger Things. During his monologue, Wolfhard reflected on the end of the Netflix series, expressing, “Stranger Things is over, and I’m not a kid anymore.”
Wolfhard’s admission about growing up resonated with fans, as he stated, “I know a lot of people still see me as the kid from Stranger Things, right? But I’m 23 now, and I’m proud to officially announce that I am a man.” McLaughlin and Matarazzo humorously echoed his sentiment, stating, “And neither are we!”
Heated Rivalry’s Success
Furthermore, the original series that inspired this SNL sketch, Heated Rivalry, has gained rapid popularity on HBO Max. This series, which focuses on the complicated relationship between two professional hockey players, has been renewed for a second season.
- Shane Hollander: Portrayed by Hudson Williams
- Ilya Rozanov: Portrayed by Connor Storrie
- Network: HBO Max in the United States
- Series Renewal: Confirmed for Season 2
The clever fusion of humor and homage in “Heated Wizardry” provides fans with a memorable twist on the Harry Potter universe while celebrating the success of both the original stories and their adaptations.
