Margot Robbie to host 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere

Los Angeles: Actress Margot Robbie will host the 42nd season premiere of popular TV show "Saturday Night Life" alongside musical star The Weeknd as guest.

TV broadcaster NBC announced the news on Thursday, reports variety.com.

Robbie was last seen onscreen as Harley Quinn in "Suicide Squad", which also featured Will Smith and Jared Leto. 

Her upcoming projects include a film adaption of Matt Ruff's novel "Bad Monkeys" as well as lending her voice for the animated film "Larrikins", which is scheduled for a 2018 release.

Two-time Grammy Award winner and Oscar nominee The Weeknd will return as musical guest after first appearing on the show in March 2016. His upcoming album, "Starboy", is scheduled to be released on November 25.

The 42nd season premiere of "Saturday Night Life" will be aired on October 1 in the US.