Season 50 of Saturday Night Live: What will political humor be like in the new season?
21 september 2024 в 02:37
As the presidential elections approach, Saturday Night Live is likely preparing for political comedy sketches in its 50th season. In the past, actors portrayed former President Donald Trump, and with the start of the new season, many are wondering if he will be represented again. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Thursday, September 19, SNL creator Lorne Michaels said, «I think two things are happening at SNL simultaneously: the elections — and I’m tired of everyone telling us that these are the most consequential elections in history, because there have been many major elections — and the 50th anniversary».
Season 50 is set to premiere on Saturday, September 28, and the question remains: how will the show, which began in 1975, reinterpret the 78-year-old political figure? Read on to find out.
The new season is set to air just a few weeks before the 2024 presidential elections in November, giving the team plenty of material before the national event. According to the 79-year-old filmmaker, he told THR, «I want to mark this season with people who will return, who were part of the show and who love the show — not so much as hosts, but just appearing, and so the elections — it’s a chance for that, because it’s five or six shows».
Lorne explained to the magazine: «Trump has transformed… We will have to rethink him again, because, well, you saw the debates. One of the great parts of show business is that you can’t come back with the same show. So all these characters have to be rethought».
When it comes to politics, SNL sticks to its comedic roots. He added: «It has to be comedy. First and foremost, we are a comedy show».
Although the actor portraying Trump in this season has not been officially announced, Lorne confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actors have already been chosen. He mentioned that James Austin Johnson, who previously played Trump, «will be there». Alec Baldwin, who famously portrayed Trump on the show, may also return.
While the role of Trump is still unclear, the role of Vice President Kamala Harris has been confirmed. Lorne announced that Maya Rudolph will return to portray the 59-year-old politician
Season 50 is set to premiere on Saturday, September 28, and the question remains: how will the show, which began in 1975, reinterpret the 78-year-old political figure? Read on to find out.
The new season is set to air just a few weeks before the 2024 presidential elections in November, giving the team plenty of material before the national event. According to the 79-year-old filmmaker, he told THR, «I want to mark this season with people who will return, who were part of the show and who love the show — not so much as hosts, but just appearing, and so the elections — it’s a chance for that, because it’s five or six shows».
Lorne explained to the magazine: «Trump has transformed… We will have to rethink him again, because, well, you saw the debates. One of the great parts of show business is that you can’t come back with the same show. So all these characters have to be rethought».
When it comes to politics, SNL sticks to its comedic roots. He added: «It has to be comedy. First and foremost, we are a comedy show».
Although the actor portraying Trump in this season has not been officially announced, Lorne confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actors have already been chosen. He mentioned that James Austin Johnson, who previously played Trump, «will be there». Alec Baldwin, who famously portrayed Trump on the show, may also return.
While the role of Trump is still unclear, the role of Vice President Kamala Harris has been confirmed. Lorne announced that Maya Rudolph will return to portray the 59-year-old politician
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