Daniel Kaluuya makes SNL debut as game show host convincing family to take the COVID-19 vaccine Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY
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Daniel Kaluuya made his Saturday Night Live debut this weekend, playing a frustrated frontline worker trying to convince his family members to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
As part of a game show called Will You Take It, Kaluuya stars as host Dr. Tevin Jones, who is offering a monetary reward for any contestant willing to take the vaccine. Contestants include various at-risk family members: cousin Tasha (Ego Nwodim), Uncle Derek (Kenan Thompson), cousin Donald (Chris Redd) and Aunt Shauna (Punkie Johnson).
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Healthcare workers said SNL inaccurately portrayed vaccine hesitancy in Black communities.
In a skit, 4 Black game show contestants turned down the COVID vaccine, even with cash incentives.
Critics said the skit did not address the lack of vaccine access and historical racism in healthcare
Health care workers are questioning why SNL aired a skit that stereotyped Black Americans views of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Actor and SNL host Daniel Kaluuya starred in a skit called Will You Take It on April 3, featuring three Black cast members (Kenan Thompson, Chris Redd, Ego Nwodim) and guest Punkie Johnson.