Now he’s ready to pass the mic.

“I don’t plan on touring and doing stand-up forever.

I want to make movies,” the 46-year-old comedian toldThe New York Timesin a new interview.

Nate Bargatze performs his Netflix stand up comedy special ‘Your Friend, Nate Bargatze’.

Nate Bargatze on ‘Your Friend, Nate Bargatze’ in 2024.Credit:Netflix

Again, I try not to do it for me.

I want them to be able to trust that."

I could see maybe one more special after that.

Nate Bargatze as George Washington on Saturday Night Live

Nate Bargatze on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2023.Will Heath/NBC via Getty

I don’t want to overstay my welcome.

I also want to get out of the way.

I need to let the next wave of comedians come up.

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I got this tour and then maybe one more."

Earlier this week, Bargatze wasannounced as the hostof the upcoming2025 Emmys.

The comedian takes the reins fromDanandEugene Levy, who hosted last year’s ceremony.

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Nate Bargatze on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2023.Will Heath/NBC via Getty