Willem Dafoe and Jon Batiste Join Cast of 'SNL 1975' Biopic

The film, directed by Jason Reitman, aims to authentically capture the chaos of the first SNL broadcast.

Willem Dafoe and Jon Batiste join the cast of 'SNL 1975,' portraying David Tebet and Billy Preston, respectively.
The film, directed by Jason Reitman, is a biopic depicting the behind-the-scenes of the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.
The cast includes notable actors such as Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels and Dylan O'Brien as Dan Aykroyd.
'SNL 1975' is based on interviews with living cast, writers, and crew, providing an authentic recount of the show's launch.
The movie aims to capture the chaos and magic of the night that changed television forever, counting down to the iconic line, 'Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!'