As a long-time fan of Saturday Night Live who has witnessed its evolution and the incredible performances of iconic comedians over the years, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia upon hearing that Steve Martin turned down the offer to play Tim Walz. It would have been an absolute treat to see him grace the SNL stage once more, especially given his past successes and the show’s penchant for political lampooning.
It’s expected that Governor Tim Walz will have a significant role in this season of Saturday Night Live due to its focus on political satire. Recently, it was confirmed that Maya Rudolph will reprise her role as Kamala Harris, and the producers are reportedly searching for an actor to play Walz, who is Harris’ running mate on the Democratic ticket. However, one highly speculated choice for the part has declined the offer. This week, Steve Martin announced that he won’t be taking up the role of Walz.
On Wednesday, Martin conveyed to the Los Angeles Times that he initially wanted to decline and added a side note, “By the way, he wanted me to say no.” However, in our conversation, he expressed, “Lorne, I’m not an impersonator. You need someone who can truly emulate the person.” He was selected for the role because of his gray hair and glasses.
In simpler terms, the well-known comedian mentioned that the part demanded a lot more commitment than he’s willing or able to give at this stage of his professional life.
Martin continued, “It continues, not a one-time thing where you receive accolades and then move on. It requires a skilled impressionist for such tasks. They’ll surely discover an exceptionally talented individual. Frankly, I’d find it challenging myself.”
Who is in the Saturday Night Live cast?
For season 49 of Saturday Night Live, most of the cast from season 48 is returning. Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, and Bowen Yang are among the stars coming back. Additionally, returning featured players include Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker. Chloe Troast, this year’s new cast member, also joins the team. The comedy group Please Don’t Destroy, consisting of Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, are regular contributors to the show.
Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney have left the show ahead of its 50th season.
All 49 seasons of Saturday Night Live are also now streaming on Peacock.
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2024-08-08 07:39