As a die-hard fan of Saturday Night Live (SNL), who has been glued to my television screen every Saturday night for as long as I can remember, I am absolutely thrilled about Jason Reitman’s upcoming film, “Saturday Night.” The fact that it is releasing on the exact anniversary of SNL’s debut in 1975 adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia that has me practically jumping with joy!
The movie directed by Jason Reitman, focusing on Saturday Night Live’s first night, now comes with a set release date before its debut later this year. On Tuesday, Sony Pictures officially confirmed that the film, named “Saturday Night”, will hit cinemas on October 11.
Gabriel LaBelle plays series creator Lorne Michaels in Saturday Night
On this day, we commemorate the 49th anniversary of the initial airing of the NBC sketch series back in 1975. Originally known as SNL 1975, the film is set to premiere during the peak award season.
Under Reitnam’s guidance, the movie focuses on the behind-the-scenes happenings leading up to the initial airing of Saturday Night Live (SNL). Cooper Hoffman portrays Dick Ebersol, a former NBC executive, Rachel Sennott plays the role of Lorne Michaels’ ex-wife and ex-SNL writer, Rosie Shuster, while Gabriel LaBelle takes on the character of Lorne Michaels himself, the creator of the series.
What is the story of Saturday Night?
In the movie’s official summary, we learn about a fearless group of young comedy pioneers who revolutionized television. The Sony production is based on actual events that occurred during the last hour before the broadcast. Filled with jokes, chaos, and the promise of a rebellion, the film takes us through the real-time countdown to the famous phrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!”
Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan spoke extensively with the current cast, scriptwriters, and production team who were involved in the first episode of Saturday Night Live, which premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, a show that continues to air today.
In this movie, Dylan O’Brien plays Dan Aykroyd, Lamorne Morris takes on Garrett Morris, Cory Michael Smith is cast as Chevy Chase, Matt Wood acts as John Belushi, Ella Hunt portrays Gilda Radner, Emily Fairn embodies Laurene Newman, and Kim Matula represents Jane Curtin. They are all depicting the original cast members of Saturday Night Live.
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2024-07-31 12:23