Another Project Is Trying to Figure Out Lorne Michaels

The 50th season of Saturday Night Live has brought a lot of attention to Lorne Michaels, with a new biography, numerous profiles, and many interviews all trying to understand the famously private producer. Now, a new documentary, Lorne, directed by Morgan Neville and released by Focus Features, is taking on the challenge. The first trailer for the film features interviews with Michaels himself, as well as his friends and colleagues. As Paul Simon puts it in the trailer, “I don’t think I would advise you to try and capture Lorne… You wouldn’t be happy with that, and then you’ll capture a guy who’s not happy.”

The trailer also includes appearances from several well-known comedians who’ve worked with Michaels, like Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Colin Jost, Chris Rock, and Kristen Wiig – all former SNL cast members. Surprisingly, even they admit they don’t really know him. Chris Rock jokes he might be a CIA agent, while current cast member Sarah Sherman guesses his favorite band is Nirvana. Michaels himself doesn’t think the documentary will fully explain who he is, saying, “You can always reinvent yourself, but being truly understood? Not going to happen.” Viewers can draw their own conclusions when Lorne is released in theaters on April 17th.

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2026-03-05 18:55