Jason Reitman saturday nightIn theaters everywhere on October 11, watch the film's tumultuous premiere Saturday Night LiveFirst episode in 1975. The behind-the-scenes drama is equally inspiring Birdman And Uncut Stones It anxiously depicts the first steps of the legendary sketch show.
As well as well-known stars such as Willem Dafoe Stranger Things' Finn Wittrock portrays behind-the-scenes crew members, saturday night scenes featuring a handful of actors, some less experienced but no less talented SNL's most iconic cast. Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, George Carlin and even Jim Henson appear in the movie.
Here's who plays your favorite comedians. saturday night.
Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels
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LaBelle debuts in Steven Spielberg's autobiographical drama Fablemansas the famous enigmatic creator of the sketch show. He also appeared on Netflix. Brand New Cherry Flavored and teenage comedy Snack Hut. At 21, LaBelle is a full decade younger than Lorne Michaels was at the time. SNL premiered.
Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase
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Smith will fill Chase's big shoes and will be one of the very few actors who can portray the comedian on the big screen. To date, the only true depiction of Chase (other than sketches and parodies) has been his work. Society starring Joel McHale A Stupid and Empty Move (2019). Smith is best known for playing the Riddler. Gothamand as Julianne Moore's son May/December (2023).
Matt Wood as John Belushi
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Wood has had guest star roles on shows such as Difficult People And SpongeBob SquarePantsHowever saturday night marks his most important role to date. He represents the famous, high-energy comic character who tragically died of a drug overdose at the age of 33. saturday nightHe is the son of director Jason Reitman. Animal House Director Ivan Reitman, widely credited with appointing BelushiSNL cinema career.
Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner
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Hunt plays the legendary late comedian known for characters like Roseanne Roseannadanna and Baba Wawa. Radner spent five seasons SNLShe leaves in 1980 and pursues a successful film career, sometimes with husband Gene Wilder. Radner died in 1989 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Hunt is best known for his roles on Apple TV+ dickinson. He will next be seen in the second (and possibly third and fourth) episodes. Horizon: An American LegendKevin Costner's self-funded passion project.
Dylan O'Brien as Dan Aykroyd
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One of the more experienced members saturday nightO'Brien has appeared in the role before. Deep Water Horizon (opposite Mark Wahlberg) and bumblebee (opposite John Cena). He also opened the following topic: Maze Runner trilogy. In 2016, O'Brien suffered a serious injury on the set of the third film. Death TreatmentAs a result of being hit by a car, which left him with facial fractures, concussion and brain trauma.
Nicholas Braun as Jim Henson and Andy Kauffman
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InheritanceCousin Greg takes on two roles saturday nightIt stars Muppet creator Jim Henson and alternative comedian Andy Kauffman. In addition to HBO's signature series, Braun has also had some memorable roles. Dream Scenario (2023) and the Twitter saga @zola (2021).
Matthew Rhys as George Carlin
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Rhys, Americans And Perry MasonHe will portray the equally opinionated and foul-mouthed comedian who served as the host of the first episode of SNL. In addition to his two TV series, Rhys also appeared in the following TV series: Cocaine Bear (2023) and John Krasinski IF (2024) and TV series girls And Archer.
Paul Rust as Paul Shaffer
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Rust is best known for his roles. Inglourious Basterds and Netflix Loveplaying the future Late Show The bandleader and comedian began his career as a keyboardist. SNL's home group. Rust is also known for his work. Great Northas well as podcasts Comedy Explosion! Bang! And With Gourley and Rust. Like Shaffer, he is a musician and a member of the “piano/pop/weirdo” band Don't Stop or We'll Die.
saturday night currently playing in select theaters. It will be released nationwide on October 11. You can check out the trailer below.