The Breadwinner
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The Breadwinner has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including SmartLess. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Colin JostAmerican comedian, writer and longtime Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor
Jost said performing in film rather than live felt liberating because he could take risks.
“getting to perform not live is even more liberating because you can just take swings”
SmartLess: "Colin Jost" (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 56:23
- Came true
Jost said The Breadwinner, in which he plays a rival stay-at-home dad, is set for release on May 29.
“breadwinner that's coming out may 29th is what i'm told and i have i think i have a fun part”
SmartLess: "Colin Jost" (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 55:33
Predictions
- Came trueColin Jost
Jost said The Breadwinner, in which he plays a rival stay-at-home dad, is set for release on May 29.
“breadwinner that's coming out may 29th is what i'm told and i have i think i have a fun part”
SmartLess: "Colin Jost" (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 55:33 · The Breadwinner
Jost said The Breadwinner would come out on May 29. Sony Pictures released the film in U.S. theaters on May 29, 2026, with Jost in the cast, and it made $20.2 million at the domestic box office.
Sources: The Breadwinner (2026 film) - Wikipedia · Nate Bargatze's 'The Breadwinner' Sets Netflix Streaming Release Date
Checked Sep 30, 2026
Podcasts
- SmartLess · 1 episode
Episodes
"Colin Jost"SmartLess · May 4, 2026 · 1 h 5 min
SmartLess hosts talk with Colin Jost about his Staten Island upbringing, the Harvard Lampoon, becoming SNL's Weekend Update anchor, his Staten Island ferry, and new projects.