Since making his debut on Saturday Night Live back in 2022, Marcello Hernández has carved out a solid lane for himself. The actor and comedian has headlined some excellent sketches and has become widely recognizable for playing the recurring character Domingo. With Hernández’s star growing, he now has a comedy special that’s available for Netflix subscription holders. Before he set foot on stage to film that production, though, Hernández received some keen advice from SNL legend Chris Rock.
Marcello Hernández: American Boy was just released this month amid the 2026 TV schedule, and it marks the young comedian’s first filmed special. The SNL breakout recently discussed the production while appearing on The Today Show. During that conversation (which is on YouTube), Hernández was asked about the advice he received from Chris Rock. As the Florida native explained, he spoke with Rock not too long before he was set to shoot the special, and he provided keen words of caution that sparked a big change:
