Overview
- Johansson told Entertainment Weekly that Jost is “going back to work,” confirming his return as she promoted her directorial debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Michael Che’s place at the Weekend Update desk has not been confirmed, and Johansson noted SNL plans segments and cameos at the last minute.
- Jost enters his 12th season on the cast after joining SNL as a writer in 2005, making him one of the show’s longest-serving performers.
- Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, and featured player Emil Wakim are confirmed departures ahead of the new season.
- Five new cast members have been announced—Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska, and Ben Marshall—with Season 51 premiering Oct. 4 on NBC and Peacock.