Saturday Night Live UK will launch on Sky in March, and the 11-strong cast has just been revealed.
The cast includes comedians Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young. The writing team has not yet been notified.
Saturday Night Live UKalso known as SNL, is the British equivalent of the US hit show. Similar to the American version, each weekly episode will feature a guest host and a musical guest. It will also feature an opening monologue, topical sketches and a UK version of ‘Weekend Update’ – all in front of a live studio audience.
Speaking about the news, producer James Longman said: “The UK is absolutely bursting with incredible comedy talent at the moment and this cast represents the freshest voices we have, they’re bold, exciting and of course incredibly funny. The chemistry between them is something special and we can’t wait to share this hilarious group of people with the world.”
Sky’s Managing Director of Unscripted Originals, Phil Edgar-Jones OBE, added: “We all need a laugh like never before, so we’re incredibly excited to bring Saturday Night Live to the UK, just 50 short years after it was first launched in the US. The show’s long-standing legacy of discovering and nurturing outstanding comedy talent speaks for itself, and this UK version will build on that legacy with the support of Lorne Michaels (US show producer), a brilliant local production team and an exciting new generation of voices. Saturday nights look bright!”
SNL has been a staple of American television since 1975, keeping fans entertained for over 50 years. The series, currently airing on NBC, has launched the careers of many including Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Maya Rudolph, Seth Myers, Pete Davidson, Bowen Yang and Andy Samberg.
Saturday Night Live UK will air on Sky and streaming service NOW from March 21.
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