“Saturday Night Live” cast member Marcello Hernández has shared a lighthearted look behind the scenes of his upcoming Netflix comedy film, “72 Hours,” highlighting the comedic chemistry and physical challenges of filming alongside his late-night television colleagues.
Speaking about the production, which took place in the intense heat of Miami, Florida, Hernández joked that his fellow SNL castmate Ben Marshall was “in danger” due to the unforgiving tropical sun. The comment, shared during promotional coverage on July 20, 2026, underscores the playful dynamic between the two comedians as they transition their established television rapport to a feature-length streaming format.
The project, titled “72 Hours,” represents a notable collaboration within the current generation of NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show. Hernández, who joined the cast of SNL in 2022 for its 48th season, has quickly risen to prominence with his high-energy performances and frequent nods to his Miami upbringing and multicultural heritage. Marshall, on the other hand, is widely recognized as one-third of the popular comedy trio “Please Don’t Destroy,” which has been a staple of SNL’s pre-taped digital segments since 2021.
Filming in Miami provided a natural backdrop for Hernández, who often incorporates his roots into his stand-up comedy and television sketches. However, for castmates less accustomed to the South Florida climate—such as the fair-skinned Marshall—the outdoor shoot proved to be an additional comedic obstacle. Hernández’s lighthearted warning about Marshall being “in danger” under the Miami sun highlights the real-world conditions the crew faced during production.
While Netflix has kept specific plot details and the broader release schedule for “72 Hours” closely guarded, the involvement of multiple SNL figures continues a decades-long tradition of late-night performers transitioning to cinematic comedies. The film showcases how contemporary streaming platforms like Netflix continue to leverage the established chemistry of late-night ensembles to attract broad comedy audiences. No official release date or full trailer has been made public, but the project remains one of the highly anticipated collaborations among the current late-night roster.