Summary
Steve Martin declined a role inSaturday Night Liveseason 50 that Lorne Michaels personally offered to him. The long-running NBC sketch show is currently gearing up for a return for its fiftieth season, which is set to start on September 28. For season 50, Michaels plans to bring back cast members and hosts from past decades who helped shape the show. Martin, who was never an official cast member, hashostedSaturday Night Livea stunning 16 times since 1976.
However, talking to theLos Angeles Times, Martin revealed that he declined a major role inSaturday Night Liveseason 50 that Michaels personally offered to him.The role was Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walzand, despite his physical resemblance, Martin declined since he doesn’t consider himself a good enough impressionist to play Walz. Read his full comments below:
I wanted to say no and, by the way, he wanted me to say no. I said, “Lorne, I’m not an impressionist. You need someone who can really nail the guy.” I was picked because I have gray hair and glasses… It’s ongoing. It’s not like you do it once and get applause and never do it again. Again, they need a real impressionist to do that. They’re gonna find somebody really, really good. I’d be struggling.
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With Rudolph making her highly anticipated return as Harris,Saturday Night Liveseason 50will have to find someone worthy of playing her running mate, Walz, who is also the governor of Minnesota. Though Martin declined the role, who was the most popular choice, there are plenty of other suitable candidates.Jim Gaffigan is the second-most popular choice, though he’s never appeared onSaturday Night Livebefore and, like Martin, he isn’t particularly known as an impressionist.
Of all the other names that have been floated – including Tom Hanks, Andy Richter, and Paul Giamatti –Al Franken is the perfect choice to play Walz. He’s a formerSaturday Night Livestar and former senator from the state of Minnesota. However, Franken resigned in 2018 after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him, which might prevent him from appearing onSaturday Night Live. For now, the search continues for a fitting actor to play Walz as the show gears up for its fiftieth season.
Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live is a live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels, premiering in 1975. It features comedy sketches parodying contemporary culture and politics, performed by a rotating cast. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest and includes musical performances.
