Brad Pitt Transforms Into Dr. Anthony Fauci to Debunk Coronavirus Misinformation on SNL

Brad Pitt stepped into the role of Dr. Anthony Fauci during Saturday Night Live's at-home airing on April 25. The doctor, who is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been working alongside the government to assess the coronavirus outbreak and address President Donald Trump's remarks about the pandemic. On SNL, a wig-wearing Brad had a lot to discuss, including whether it's safe to intake disinfectants to treat COVID-19 (full disclosure: it's not).

"When I hear things like the virus can be cured if everyone takes the Tide Pod Challenge, I'll be there to say, 'please don't,'" Brad said. At the end of the sketch, the actor took a moment to express gratitude for the real Dr. Fauci. "Thank you for your calm and your clarity in this unnerving time," he said. "And thank you to the medical workers, first responders and their families for being on the front line." Brad's casting was foreshadowed earlier in the month during a CNN interview with Dr. Fauci. When asked who he'd want to portray him in an SNL skit, there was no hesitation as he answered, "Brad Pitt, of course." And, voilà, here we are.