'SNL' New Cast on Crazy Auditions, Lorne's Advice and Season 52 Goals
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Season 51 of "Saturday Night Live" saw the largest cast intake since 2013, with five new members joining amid departures of several veterans, including Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim.
- New cast members include Instagram comedy star Veronika Slowikowska, stand-up Kam Patterson, L.A. improv performer Jeremy Culhane, Minnesota-born Tommy Brennan, and Ben Marshall, who was promoted from writer to main cast.
- The new cast described their freshman year as a mix of excitement, challenges, and learning to adapt to the fast-paced, live nature of the show, with Ben Marshall acting as a supportive "uncle" figure.
- Audition stories revealed persistence and humor, with some cast members overcoming nerves and unexpected mishaps, highlighting the unpredictable and high-pressure environment of "SNL."
- Looking ahead to Season 52, the new cast members aim to build stronger collaborations, develop unique voices in sketches, and become more comfortable with live performances while maintaining their roles on the show.