SNL 1975 continues to add to its cast.
Most recently, ET confirmed that Willem Dafoe has joined the Jason Reitman-directed project, which tells the story of the night Saturday night live premiered on NBC. According Deadline, The actor has been cast to play David Tebet, who was vice president of Talent Relations at NBC when SNL thrown out.
Based on interviews with surviving cast members and behind-the-scenes actors, and written by Reitman and Gil Kenan, SNL 1975 has cast a host of young talent to play the seven iconic comedians, plus the producers, writers and crew, who changed television forever.
The official synopsis says:
“On October 11, 1975, a fierce group of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the true story of what happened that night behind the scenes in the moments before SNL's first broadcast. The chaos and the magic of a Revolution that almost wasn't, as we count the minutes in real time for the infamous words, Live From New York, it's Saturday Night.”
Here's a look at the cast of SNL 1975:
Willem Dafoe as David Tebet
ET can confirm the poor things The star has joined the cast of SNL 1975. According DeadlineDafoe will play David Tebet, a former NBC talent executive.
J.K. Simmons as Milton Berle
The 69-year-old man Lash The Academy Award-winning star plays Milton Berle, the actor and comedian known for his starring roles on shows like Uncle Miltie and mr television.
Billy Bryk in an undisclosed role
Bryk, who previously worked with Reitman in 2021 Ghostbusters: Afterlife has joined the cast in a role with limited details.
Joe Chrest as Herb Sargent
Chrest, who most recently appeared in Zelda Williams' directorial debut. Lisa Frankenstein — will play Herb Sargent, who is credited with creating “Weekend Update.”
Taylor Gray as Al Franken
Gray, who lent his voice to Star Wars: Rebels for 74 episodes as Ezra Bridge, according to his IMDB page — will play the comedian-turned-senator who got his start as a writer and performer in Saturday night live.
McAbe Gregg as Tom Davis
The actor, best known for his role in projects such as Shameless and rude teenager, will play Tom Davis, one half of the comedy duo Franken & Davis, who starred in SNL, in addition to writing for the series.
Andrew Barth Feldman as Neil Levy
He No hard feelings The actor will play Neil Levy, writer and talent coordinator for the original film. Saturday night liveaccording to your IMDB page.
Kaia Gerber as Jacqueline Carlin
The 22-year-old daughter of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber will play the ex-wife of Chevy Chase, played by Cory Michael Smith. While Carlin and Chase didn't marry until 1976, they began dating in 1975, the year the film takes place.
Finn Wolfhard as NBC Page
Wolfhard, 21, previously worked with the film's director on Ghostbusters: Afterlife in 2021 and sparked casting rumors on Monday when she shared an Instagram post about Reitman's film on her Instagram Story. The name of his character has not been revealed.
Nicholas Braun as Jim Henson
He Succession The star will take on the role of the beloved puppeteer. He Muppets The creator and his team appeared in the first season of Saturday night live.
Nicholas Podany as Billy Crystal
He Hello morning The actor will play comedian Billy Crystal, who was scheduled to appear in the first episode of SNL but his sketch was cut.
Tommy Dewey as Michael O'Donoghue
He Casual The star will take on the role of Michael O'Donoghue, the first head writer of Saturday night live and the first performer to utter a line about the series.
In the show's inaugural sketch, O'Donoghue played an English teacher who instructs John Belushi to repeat phrases such as “I'd like to feed the gluttons with your fingertips” and “We're out of badgers.” A glutton instead? He then drops dead of a heart attack.
Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels
The Fabelmans The star will follow his breakout role with another iconic role as SNL boss, who created the iconic comedy series and has been its executive producer since its premiere in 1975 (with a brief five-year hiatus between 1980 and 1985).
Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase
He May December standout will play the volatile rising star, who left SNL at the beginning of its second season to continue his film career. During her brief stay SNLChase hosted “Weekend Update” and his deadpan delivery was instrumental in making the segment a lasting iconic bit.
Dylan O'Brien as Dan Aykroyd
He teen wolf The star will play Aykroyd, who headlined the infamous “Blues Brothers” and “Coneheads” sketches on SNL, which were turned into feature films. Since his departure, Aykroyd has returned to SNL more than a dozen times, as a presenter and as a guest.
Matt Wood as John Belushi
Wood, a comedian and theater actor, will take on the role of John Belushi. SNLThe conflicted star who debuted risqué characters as well as the iconic “Blues Brothers” sketch during his time on the show. Belushi struggled with drug use throughout his career and was fired from SNL – and then returned – several times due to their lack of responsibility. He died in 1982 of a drug overdose after being injected with a fastball at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood.
Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris
He new girl The star will play Garrett Morris (no relation), SNLThe first black cast member. Morris, a classically trained singer, often displayed his abilities to comic effect in SNL, usually with subtitles that incorrectly translate foreign lyrics. Other memorable roles include baseball player Chico Escuela and the “Hard of Hearing” performer from “Weekend Update,” who simply shouted the headlines at the camera.
Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner
The English actress and singer, best known for her role as Sue Gilbert in Dickinsonwill play Radner, one of SNLThe first iconic comedians. Best known for sassy and loud characters like Roseanne Roseannadanna and Emily Litella. Radner won an Emmy for it SNL performance in 1978. She died in 1989, after a private battle with ovarian cancer.
Kim Matula as Jane Curtin
He Bold and beautiful and Unreal star is ready to play SNLThe first heterosexual female resident. of curtin SNL Highlights include starring in the “Coneheads” sketches and co-hosting “Weekend Update,” often serving as a foil for Aykroyd, Radner and Bill Murray. He later won two Emmy Awards for his starring role in the '80s sitcom. Kate and Allie.
Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman
Fairn, who recently appeared in the West End production of Secret in the mountainwill play Newman, the last member of SNLThe first female trio. While she tended not to repeat characters (and thus had fewer iconic roles than some of her co-stars), some of Newman's most famous characters SNL Moments include her roles as Connie Conehead, valley girl Sherry, and ditzy TV host Christie Christina.
Cooper Hoffman as Dick Ebersol
He licorice pizza The star (and son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman) will play the young NBC executive who helped Michaels develop SNL into the nocturnal phenomenon it eventually became. He was also executive producer of the show during Michaels' brief departure in the early '80s. Ebersol would become president of NBC Sports in 1989, guiding the network into a sports broadcasting powerhouse, producing multiple Olympic Games, Super Bowls and more.
Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster
He Money The star will play Shuster, who was a pivotal figure behind the scenes in the early years of SNL. The daughter of famous comedian Frank Shuster, she and Lorne Michaels met in high school and were married from 1971 to 1980. She helped him put together Not Ready for Primetime Players and was a SNL Writer during the '70s and '80s. He teamed up with Radner to help her develop some of her most iconic characters, writing the “Killer Bees” sketch and later helping Dana Carvey develop her “Church Lady” character.
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