Moxie Pictures Director, Chris Werner, continues to bring his creative vision to Saturday Night Live with his latest direction of Paul Mescal in a gladiator-themed promo. Chris has long been a go-to director for SNL, known for his ability to blend cinematic visuals with sharp, fast-paced comedy. In this spot, Mescal takes on the role of a dramatic gladiator with a flair for the theatrical, declaring “For glory! And for truth!” in full epic style, before switching gears and delivering a hilarious punchline. As Mescal makes his debut as host, it’s clear that with Chris behind the lens, the results are always anything but ordinary.

Watch the skit here.