Gabriel LaBelle to Play Lorne Michaels in 'SNL 1975' Movie

The film, directed by Jason Reitman, will depict the behind-the-scenes events leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Gabriel LaBelle, known for his role in 'The Fabelmans', is set to play Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels in an upcoming movie about the origins of the show, titled 'SNL 1975'.
Cooper Hoffman, who starred in 'Licorice Pizza', will portray NBC executive Dick Ebersol, while Rachel Sennott, known for 'Bottoms' and 'Shiva Baby', will play Rosie Shuster, a former SNL writer and Michaels’ ex-wife.
The movie, directed and co-written by Jason Reitman, is based on extensive interviews with SNL cast and crew and will depict the behind-the-scenes events leading up to the show's first broadcast on October 11, 1975.
No other cast has been announced yet, but the film is likely to feature some of the show's original Not Ready for Primetime Players including John Belushi, Chevy Chase, and Gilda Radner.
As SNL nears its 50th anniversary, there are rumors that Lorne Michaels may be considering retirement, with Tina Fey mentioned as a potential successor.