Chevy Chase Critiques 'Saturday Night' Film with Brutal Honesty

The comedy legend told director Jason Reitman he 'should be embarrassed' after watching the SNL biographical drama.

Chevy Chase delivered a harsh critique of 'Saturday Night,' a film chronicling the chaotic lead-up to the first-ever 'SNL' episode, calling it embarrassing.
Director Jason Reitman revealed Chase's reaction during an appearance on the 'Fly on the Wall' podcast hosted by Dana Carvey and David Spade.
Reitman described the moment as a quintessential Chevy Chase comment, blending humor and bluntness, though it left him conflicted after two years of work on the film.
The movie, released in September, features Cory Michael Smith as Chase and Gabriel LaBelle as 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels, among a star-studded cast.
Despite generally positive critical reviews, the film underperformed at the box office, grossing $9.8 million against a $30 million budget.