We can dream, can’t we? Potential SNL hosts awaiting the call

"Saturday Night Live" returned this weekend after a record-breaking season. We already know the first host of Season 43 will be Ryan Gosling (joined by musical guest Jay-Z), with Gal Gadot and Kumail Nanjiani to follow. This got us thinking about whom we'd like to see host and the shocking number of bona fide superstars who have never hosted the long-running sketch show. We put together a list of the names that surprised us most.

Brad Pitt

Why you think he's already hosted: He's a world-famous movie star. He's Brad Pitt.

Why he'd be great: Pitt has taken comedic turns in films such as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "The Big Short" and "Inglourious Basterds." His "SNL" debut would be even funnier if he's willing to make fun of, say, his love of matcha tea. Bonus points if he gets Frank Ocean to be the musical guest.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Why you think he's already hosted: He's had a steady stream of blockbusters over the years. And he did appear live in Studio 8H once — during Jonah Hill's monologue.

Why he'd be great: He's been famous since he was a kid, he's undeniably charming, and he's proven his comedic chops in real life and on screen. Plus, he's been known to really throw himself into his work.

Meryl Streep

Why you think she's already hosted: She has appeared in more than 40 movies, is beloved in Hollywood, has three Oscars and, like "SNL," has earned the ire of President Donald Trump.

Why she'd be great: No, no, that wasn't a question.

Julia Roberts

Why you think she's already hosted: She was a breakout star in the '90s thanks to "Pretty Woman" and a steady slew of titles that crowned her America's Sweetheart. Also, Amy Poehler played her in a (rather scathing) 2002 sketch.

Why she'd be great: She may not be a comedian, but she can be hilarious in interviews. And who better to make fun of rom-coms than Julia Roberts?

Will Smith

Why you think he's already hosted: He got his start in comedy and his career has spanned decades. Smith hasn't been completely absent from Studio 8H — former cast members Tim Meadows and Jay Pharoah have both impersonated him.

Why he'd be great: Though his filmography has veered toward action flicks and, recently, more serious fare, Smith has always been hilarious. Also, wouldn't it be great to hear his side of Tiffany Haddish's amazing Groupon story?