Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup When Chloe Fineman Called About 'SNL' Exit
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chloe Fineman announced her departure from "Saturday Night Live" after seven seasons, describing the cast as her family and expressing emotional goodbyes.
- Fineman shared that "SNL" boss Lorne Michaels was initially tied up watching the England vs. Argentina soccer game when she informed him of her exit.
- Known for her versatile impressions, Fineman joined "SNL" in 2019 and gained recognition for impersonations of celebrities like Jennifer Coolidge and Timothée Chalamet.
- Her first post-"SNL" role will be as a series regular in Netflix's upcoming "Myron Bolitar" series, based on Harlan Coben's novels, alongside actors such as Jabari Banks and Jamie McShane.
- Fineman also stars in "The Dink," a sports comedy about pickleball featuring a notable cast including Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson, premiering on Apple TV on July 24.
