Saturday Night Live fans have been on the edge of their seats lately. This is the case because there has been a string of cast exits ahead of the start of season 51 of the beloved series. Now, five brand new cast members have been announced.
According to PEOPLE, the “Saturday Night Live” cast will include Veronika Slowikowska, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Tommy Brennan, and Jeremy Culhane.
Meet the Newcomers for ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51
“Saturday Night Live” is considered a staple in the world of sketch comedy, live musical performances, and highly anticipated opening monologues. As a result, being cast on such a long-running and prestigious show is the dream of many actors and comedians. In fact, some of the biggest names in the industry got their start from SNL.
Now, these five newbies will have the chance to work with Lorne Michaels and several other creatives at “Saturday Night Live.”
Slowikowska
Many fans will recognize Slowikowska from her recurring stint on “What We Do In The Shadows.”
Patterson
Patterson has a fan base from the “Kill Tony” podcast.
Marshall
Marshall is known for “Please Don’t Destroy.” He also has several Emmy nominations.
Brennan
Brennan was previously featured in the “Roommates-In-Law” mini-series.
Culhane has also been on screen quite a bit. His credits include “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” “Heathers,” and “Make Some Noise.”
There Have Been Several Cast Changes
Michaels previously stated that there would be cast changes ahead of season 51 of “Saturday Night Live.” However, many fans of the series have felt caught off guard by how swiftly the announcements have been made regarding which of the cast members are leaving the show.
According to Today, one of the beloved “Saturday Night Live” stars who won’t return for season 51 is Heidi Gardner. She began on the series in 2017. Michael Longfellow is also not returning after joining in 2022. The same is true for Devon Walker, who joined in 2022. Fans also won’t see Emil Wakim on season 51 of SNL. He joined the show in 2024.
Despite the announcement, NBC has not yet confirmed the official cast for the upcoming season, which is set to start on October 4. Before then, there could be more changes, with some current cast members potentially leaving and new ones being added.
It’s worth noting that the show is coming off a hot streak. According to Deadline, SNL’s 50th season brought the show its highest ratings in three years.
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