As a die-hard SNL enthusiast who’s witnessed the evolution of comedy from the 80s to now, I must say that Lorne Michaels is like a seasoned maestro conducting an endless symphony of laughter. His ability to reinvent himself and the show time and again is nothing short of incredible. It’s as if he’s playing a never-ending game of musical chairs with the comedy world, always staying one step ahead.
Back in 1984, Larry David dramatically resigned from his writing position on Saturday Night Live, quickly regretted his hasty action, and went back to work as if nothing had transpired a week later. This event, which served as the basis for the Seinfeld episode “The Revenge,” demonstrated a pattern that Lorne Michaels is now capitalizing on. The enigmatic mastermind behind the show, who declared in 2020 his intentions to step down after the upcoming 50th season, has now disclosed his plans to rejoin the team for the 51st season in fall 2025, acting as if no departure ever occurred.
According to a recent cover story in The Hollywood Reporter featuring Michaels and Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost, speculations about his successor have been put to rest. Seth Meyers or Tina Fey are no longer considered frontrunners for the vacant spot at SNL. Instead, Lorne Michaels hinted that he will continue working on the show as long as it’s essential and beneficial, stating “As long as it’s important and I can be useful, I’ll stay.” He mentioned that his workload might decrease in the future but assured that SNL can expect his presence for the foreseeable future. In essence, he doesn’t have a definite plan yet, but he knows that he enjoys working on the show and will continue doing so as long as he can.
In the interview, Michaels subtly shared some details about SNL’s strategy for its eagerly awaited 50th season without revealing too many specifics. He provided a typical vague response regarding whether James Austin Johnson would persist in playing Donald Trump on the show, suggesting that SNL needs to “reimagine” the role following the debate; confirmed that Steve Martin declined his invitation to portray Tim Walz but may appear this season in another capacity; and hinted that he plans to use cameos in election sketches as an opportunity for individuals who have been associated with the show to celebrate the 50th season.
Michael revisited the debate surrounding his hiring and dismissal of Shane Gillis in 2019, asserting that when Gillis returned to host recently, it affirmed Michael’s original decision to bring him on board. He believed the uproar was excessive, with the possibility of 200 Asian companies boycotting the show leading to a scandal. However, he noted that once Gillis came back to the show last year, they realized his true talent and acknowledged that he would have been an excellent fit for them all along.
In the past few weeks, there have been some changes announced in the cast of the show – Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney, and Chloe Troast are leaving, while Emil Wakim, Ashley Padilla, and Jane Wickline are joining. According to Michaels, it was necessary for the show to undergo changes, so these adjustments were made. For now, fans can only wonder if Michael will eventually decide that the modifications SNL needs might someday include himself.
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2024-09-19 20:55