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Tom Hanks returns as David S. Pumpkins for SNL Halloween cold open

The actor reprised his iconic 2016 character on Oct. 31, but James Austin Johnson's Trump hijacked the sketch to discuss midterms.

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What to know

  • Tom Hanks returned as David S. Pumpkins for SNL's October 31 cold open, reprising the character he originated in 2016.
  • James Austin Johnson's Trump character hijacked the sketch to pivot toward political commentary on the midterm elections.
  • The sketch extended to jokes about politicians' physiques, referencing Trump's recent campaign speeches about Ohio Sen. Jon Husted.

“Aw, are you sad you don't get to see your third David Pumpkins scene? I'll save you four minutes: he keeps popping up and confusing people on the ride. The end.”

James Austin Johnson (as Trump), SNL cast member · Mashable ↗

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Tom Hanks returns as David S. Pumpkins for SNL Halloween cold open
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    Trump sketch extends to jokes about politicians' physiques

    The Trump character praised Hanks' acting, then made remarks about his body. The sketch also referenced Trump's recent campaign speeches in which he has repeatedly complimented Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted's physique, extending those fixations to Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.

    “Great ass! A great ass on Hanks.”
    — James Austin Johnson (as Trump)
  2. background

    Trump character interrupts Pumpkins bit to discuss midterms — James Austin Johnson's Trump interrupted Hanks mid-sketch with the single word 'Midterms,' cutting short the David S. Pumpkins reunion to pivot toward political commentary about the upcoming elections.

  3. background

    Tom Hanks reprises David S. Pumpkins in SNL cold open — Hanks returned as the pumpkin-suited character for the Halloween episode, accompanied by Mikey Day and Bobby Moynihan as dancing skeleton sidekicks. The bit opened with a couple entering a haunted attraction.

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