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Mark Ruffalo Reveals Why He Won't Host Saturday Night Live

Mark Ruffalo cited dyslexia as reason for declining SNL hosting.

Mark Ruffalo, the acclaimed actor known for his role as Bruce Banner in The Avengers and other Marvel films, recently revealed why he declined the opportunity to host Saturday Night Live. Despite being nominated for an Oscar this year for his performance in the movie Poor Things, Ruffalo cited his dyslexia as the primary reason for turning down the hosting gig.

During an interview on a podcast, Ruffalo expressed his concerns about his dyslexia causing him to struggle with reading scripts and potentially letting down the show's creator-producer, Lorne Michaels, and the rest of the SNL crew. He admitted that the fast-paced nature of the show, with last-minute changes and improvisations, made him apprehensive about his ability to perform at his best.

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