Jason Reitman's 'Saturday Night' Explores the Chaotic Birth of SNL

Gabriel LaBelle stars as Lorne Michaels in a dramatization of the first episode's frantic production, blending fact and fiction.

Gabriel LaBelle portrays a young Lorne Michaels, focusing on the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975.
The film mixes real events with fictional elements, such as a comedic scene involving a llama, which is a nod to a long-running SNL backstage joke.
Casting the film was a challenge, particularly finding the right actor for Dan Aykroyd, eventually played by Dylan O'Brien.
Key historical accuracies include John Belushi's last-minute contract signing and Garrett Morris's controversial performance during the premiere season.
The movie highlights the intense pressure and creativity behind SNL's inception, capturing the spirit of the show's early days.