London’s Late-Night Shakeup: ‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ Cast Revealed—Is This the Moon’s Comedy Conspiracy or Just Sky’s Clever Move?
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Ever wondered what would happen if Mercury in retrograde decided to take a comedy break and land live on a British stage? Well, buckle up, because London’s about to find out. Sky is rolling out the red carpet for Saturday Night Live U.K., the first-ever British spin on NBC’s iconic late-night sketch fest — and the stars are mostly fresh faces who moonlight as witty stand-up comedians, TikTokers, and stage performers. Launching live on March 21 and blessed by the legendary Lorne Michaels himself, this six-episode whirlwind promises a fresh new vibe with a rotating guest host every week. Astrology buffs might ask: Could Jupiter’s playful energy be the cosmic nudge this ensemble needs to blend British wit with a pinch of SNL’s timeless chaos? The chemistry is reportedly off the charts, and the buzz? Oh, it’s real. Get ready to watch these bold, sharp, and undeniably funny voices take the UK by storm. LEARN MORE
Live from London… It’s Saturday Night!
Sky has revealed the cast of 11 comedy players who will lead the inaugural ensemble of Saturday Night Live U.K., the first British incarnation of NBC’s legendary late-night sketch show.
The six-episode Sky original, executive produced by SNL royalty Lorne Michaels, will kick off next month, March 21, broadcasting live every week with a new guest host at the helm each time.
The SNL U.K. cast members are: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young.
The relatively unknown cast is mostly made up of British stand-up comedians, with a couple of TikTok stars and TV/stage performers.
“To be part of something so popular and historic is a privilege,” said Animashaun, while Nash added: “For it to be a new sketch format in the U.K. but also one of the biggest sketch formats in the world, it’s got so much potential.”
Lead producer James Longman said: “The U.K. is absolutely packed with incredible comedy talent right now and this cast represents the freshest voices we have. They’re bold, exciting and of course, incredibly funny. The chemistry between them is something special and we can’t wait to share this funny group of people with the world.”
Phil Edgar-Jones, executive director of unscripted originals at Sky, added: “We all need a laugh like never before, so we’re beyond excited to bring Saturday Night Live to the U.K., only 50 short years after it first launched in the U.S. The show’s long-standing legacy of discovering and nurturing outstanding comedy talent speaks for itself, and this U.K. version will build on that legacy with the support of Lorne Michaels, a brilliant local production team, and an exciting new generation of voices.”
SNL U.K. previously announced its creative team and named Lisa Clark commissioning executive.
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