SNL Outside Projects: From Animal House to Wayne's World

[Pete Martell]

They also had another interview with Fallon a few days ago, and the first four minutes of their movie have been released as a teaser for viewers.

Will Ferrell is in Sandra Oh's new Hulu film, Quiz Lady.

SNL's other Will, Forte, is in his second movie of late to be put in the vault rather than released, even though apparently it's pretty good.

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/11/why-are-people-outraged-over-john-cenas-canceled-looney-tunes-movie

Inside Out 2, starring Amy Poehler but NOT Bill Hader, released a new trailer. 

I forgot to mention it at the time, but apparently poor Lauren Holt, barely used on SNL, was in Barbie. That's nice for her.

Tim Meadows and Tina Fey are reprising their roles in the upcoming Mean Girls: The Musical.

Edited November 11, 2023 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Aidy Bryant is hosting the Independent Spirit Awards, haven of a number of SNL cast members and writers. 

https://variety.com/2023/film/awards/aidy-bryant-hosts-independent-spirit-awards-1235814033/

Nasim Pedrad.

https://www.irvinestandard.com/2023/profile-nasim-pedrad/

Luke Null.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2023/11/28/luke-nell-snl-teaming-up-wayne-brady-chase-crawford/71574205007/

Kenan is in Good Burger 2 and Trolls World Tour. (a ton of SNL alum made cameos in Good Burger 2) 

Adam Sandler, Cecily Strong and Rob Schneider are in Adam's new Netflix animated film, Leo.

Rob Riggle and Jay Mohr will be in the upcoming "adult animated comedy" Mr. Birchum.

Eddie Murphy has a new Prime Video movie, Candy Cane Lane.

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

A 2019 Robert Smigel interview with the TV Academy has been uploaded in full.

https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/robert-smigel

Kenan has a new production company, and a new autobiography. 

https://www.ign.com/articles/kenan-thompson-is-turning-a-mystery-playstation-game-into-a-cartoon

https://ew.com/kenan-thompson-almost-quit-saturday-night-live-after-rookie-mistakes-8411031

Kenan and Ego also have new-ish ads out. (I've seen several Ego ads for Pizza Hut)

Bob Odenkirk's AMC show was canceled, but he is appearing on David Cross' new podcast.

 

Edited December 9, 2023 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Taran Killam career interview.

https://www.vulture.com/article/taran-killam-snl-comedy-interview.html

Kate McKinnon is joining the new Minecraft movie.

https://deadline.com/2024/01/minecraft-kate-mckinnon-jemaine-clement-1235796568/

Season 2 of Nasim Pedrad's sitcom Chad is now on Roku. 

Cecily Strong's sitcom, Schmigadoon, has been canceled.

Bob Odenkirk talks about his love of The Royle Family.

https://variety.com/2023/tv/columns/bob-odenkirk-the-royle-family-favorite-tv-show-1235833329/

Michaela Watkins has a small role in a movie whose title I probably can't type out.

https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2023/12/15/xlnuonpslzldoiqfct79ufzzh7jm1d

New Jenny Slate show.

https://deadline.com/2024/01/jenny-slate-michelle-williams-dying-for-sex-fx-1235795295/

A fun recent interview with Conan O'Brien while he was visiting Ireland.

Tina Fey on Seth (one of two clips)

Rachel Dratch

I am probably posting too many clips as it is so I'll just say there are also interviews on there with Amy Poehler, Robert Smigel and Fred Armisen from the past month.

Edited January 20 by Pete Martell

[Pete Martell]

Jane Curtin interview for her recent film, Jules:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/dec/18/3rd-rock-from-the-sun-frasier-jane-curtin-harriet-sansom-harris-jules-cosmetic-surgery

A trailer for Adam Sandler's upcoming film, Spaceman, with SNL host Carey Mulligan:

Victoria Jackson and Jim Breuer were in the film Jingle Smells, and Victoria has a new comedy album.

https://www.fox4news.com/video/1390547

Dennis Miller has a new show about infomercials.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/dennis-miller-fox-nation-docuseries-1235783450/

Honors for Garrett Morris, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/abff-honors-taraji-p-henson-jeffrey-wright-garrett-morris-mara-brock-akil-1235886487/

https://www.bet.com/article/zdwkwt/garrett-morris-to-be-honored-with-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame

Andy Samberg has a role in new Hulu film Self Reliance, starring SNL host Anna Kendrick.

Andy also had a role in last year's movie, Lee, starring SNL host Kate Winslet. 

Bill Hader lists his favorite films of 2023:

https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/directors-best-movies-tv-2023-bill-hader-lulu-wang-robert-eggers/mcdzoof-ec034/

Will Ferrell has a documentary about the journey of his friendship with former SNL co-head writer Harper Steele.

https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/will-harper-documentary-sundance-film-festival-premiere-standing-ovation-1235882281/

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[wknt3]

‘Saturday Night Live’ star Colin Jost selected as White House Correspondents Dinner headliner

[heatherchandler]

On 1/27/2024 at 3:09 PM, Pete Martell said:

A trailer for Adam Sandler's upcoming film, Spaceman, with SNL host Carey Mulligan:

I will always read “spaceman” as “spache-man” after 30 Rock.

[SoMuchTV]

I’m still enjoying Mikey Day in Is It Cake on Netflix. Lots of tasty scenery for him to chew on! 

[SomeTameGazelle]

The Netflix movie Unfrosted starring Jerry Seinfeld is cluttered with cameos including several SNL alumni -- off the top of my head: Kyle Mooney and Mikey Day; Bobby Moynihan; Fred Armisen; Beck Bennett: Sasheer Zamata. 

[SoMuchTV]

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/colin-jost-host-pop-culture-jeopardy-prime-video-1236091617/
 

Looks like Colin is hosting the Pop Culture version of Jeopardy that will be streaming on Amazon Prime. So I guess he can’t be the new Ken Jennings, to carry on the tradition of Will Ferrell’s Alex Trebek, if SNL wants to revive their Celebrity Jeopardy skits. 

[peeayebee]

I think he'll be a good host. I'll certainly check it out.

[SomeTameGazelle]

Sarah Sherman had a bit part on General Hospital recently.

https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2024/09/general-hospital-saturday-night-live-sarah-sherman-etiquette-coach

[BetterButter]

 

[BetterButter]

Netflix Picks Up Weekly Live Variety Talk Show Hosted by John Mulaney