Anthony Fauci Anthony FauciOvernight Health Care: CDC reverses controversial testing guidance | Billions more could be needed for vaccine distribution | Study examines danger of in-flight COVID-19 transmission Trump claims enough COVID-19 vaccines will be ready for every American by April Gates says travel ban made COVID-19 worse in US MORE says there's an actor who's up for the job of playing him on "Saturday Night Live": Brad Pitt.

The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases quipped Friday in an appearance on CNN's "New Day" that the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" star — who's twice been named People's "Sexiest Man Alive" — would be up to the task of portraying him on TV.

In an interview with Fauci, anchor Alisyn Camerota noted that "SNL" would be returning to NBC's airwaves this weekend after a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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"What do you think the chances are that somebody will portray you?" Camerota asked.

"I have no idea. I hope not," Fauci replied with a laugh.

Dr. Anthony Fauci jokingly says "Brad Pitt, of course" should play him on "Saturday Night Live." pic.twitter.com/WFN45F83mW — New Day (@NewDay) April 10, 2020

Camerota quickly suggested a few performers' names, including Ben Stiller and 56-year-old Pitt.

"Oh Brad Pitt," Fauci, 79, said with a wide grin. "Of course."