Saturday Night Live Announces Five New Cast Members Amid Shake-Up, Sets October Premiere
Saturday Night Live officially adds five new cast members, including TikTok stars and Ben Marshall, for its upcoming season, premiering October 4.
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Overview
- Saturday Night Live has officially announced five new cast members: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska, following a significant shake-up.
- New additions Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska gained recognition through viral comedy videos on TikTok, reflecting a modern approach to talent scouting for the show.
- Ben Marshall joins SNL from the popular comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, while Kam Patterson is also known for Netflix's '72 Hours' and the 'Kill Tony' podcast.
- These new additions come after high-profile departures, including writers Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, and Celeste Yim, with creator Lorne Michaels planning changes after the 50th season.
- The new season of Saturday Night Live is scheduled to premiere on October 4 at 11:30 p.m. ET, airing live on both NBC and the streaming platform Peacock.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on the factual announcements of cast changes for 'Saturday Night Live.' They present both new additions and departures without employing loaded language or pushing a specific narrative. The coverage prioritizes informing readers about the roster updates, providing details on both incoming and outgoing talent.
"The additions follow a string of cast departures in the past month as the storied program prepares for its 51st season."
Chicago Tribune"Joining the cast of 'Saturday Night Live' is a 'dream come true.'"
NBC News"Saturday Night Live has added five new cast members ahead of Season 51."
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The five new cast members are Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska.
Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska gained recognition through viral TikTok comedy videos. Ben Marshall is from the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, while Kam Patterson is also known for Netflix's '72 Hours' and the 'Kill Tony' podcast. Tommy Brennan and Kam Patterson are stand-up comedians.
There were high-profile departures including writers Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, and Celeste Yim. Lorne Michaels, SNL's creator, indicated plans for a cast shake-up following the 50th season.
Saturday Night Live Season 51 is scheduled to premiere on October 4 at 11:30 p.m. ET, airing live on NBC and the streaming platform Peacock.
Ben Marshall was previously part of the Please Don't Destroy comedy trio and had been a writer for SNL since 2021. His joining as a full-time Featured Player marks his transition from writing to performing on the main cast.
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