Travis Scott and Paul Simon, meanwhile, will provide the music in October 6 and October 13 episodes respectively.

AceShowbiz - "Saturday Night Live" has announced hosts for its upcoming October episodes. "Crazy Rich Asians" breakout star Awkwafina and Seth Meyers are set to each host an upcoming episode of the Emmy-winning comedy sketch.

The "Ocean's 8" actress will serve as the host of October 6 episode. The gig marks her debut on "Saturday Night Live". Awkwafina is best known for her role as Peik Lin in mega popular romcom flick "Crazy Rich Asians". She played Constance in "Ocean's 8" which also starred Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling and Helena Bonham Carter.

The episode will also feature musical guest Travis Scott (II), who is also appearing on the NBC show for the first time. The rapper's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" arrives following his chart-topping third studio album "Astroworld" that was released in August.

Meanwhile, Meyers returns to "SNL" to host the upcoming October 13 episode with Paul Simon as the musical guest. Although the "Late Night with Seth Meyers" host was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" for 13 seasons, it will be his hosting debut on the show. During his stint on the comedy show, he was an anchor of the popular "Weekend Update" segment.

Simon, meanwhile, has performed on "SNL" for a plenty of times. The October 13 episode is his 15th time on the show as well as marks his 77th birthday.

As it was previously revealed, "BlacKKKlansman" actor Adam Driver and Kanye West had been tapped to be the season 44 opener. Driver will lead off the premiere episode alongside West, who is set to provide the music.

Season 44 of "Saturday Night Live" will premiere on September 29 on NBC.

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