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Michael Longfellow Exits SNL After Three Seasons

The move underscores Lorne Michaels' late-summer roster shake-up ahead of Season 51.

Sarah Sherman, Andrew Dismukes , Josh Brolin, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker during the "Wine and Cheese Night' skit on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Overview

  • Deadline first reported and multiple outlets confirmed Thursday that Michael Longfellow will not return to Saturday Night Live after a three-season run.
  • Longfellow joined as a featured player in Season 48 and was promoted to the repertory cast for Season 50, gaining traction through recurring Weekend Update segments.
  • LateNighter previously reported he screen-tested in May as a potential Weekend Update anchor, a factor cited by trade outlets in calling the exit a surprise.
  • His departure follows cast exits by Devon Walker and Emil Wakim, along with writers Celeste Yim and Rosebud Baker, as the show retools before its fall launch.
  • The extent to which the exit was voluntary remains unclear and NBC did not immediately comment, while Michaels finalizes broader casting changes ahead of the Oct. 4 Season 51 premiere.