The Cast of 'Saturday Night' on Recreating the Drama Behind the First Episode of 'SNL'

Director Jason Reitman, along with cast members Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Lamorne Morris, Cory Michael Smith, Gabriel LaBelle & Rachel Sennott discuss the film 'Saturday Night.' They talk about the challenges behind portraying comedy legends like Dan Aykryod, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner & Lorne Michaels during the very first 'Saturday Night Live' broadcast.

[annerouyer]

A friend of mine worked in production at NBC in the early 80s and was friends with people who worked on the production side at SNL and ended up working as a digital producer on the film and was a consultant on the film as well. Jason was so impressed with him that he put him in the cast! He’s even in the trailer. So for everyone wondering about the authenticity of the film - it’s pretty authentic!

[davidfilmexpert]

This cast looks so much like their real life counterparts, this film is definitely going to be nominated for SAG Ensemble on January 8, 2025. Hands down!!

[avarygrace]

i always forget gabriel labelle is only TWENTY TWOOOO!!! this kid’s gonna be a great

[adagiobreeze]

Jasón Reitman is in full blown Daddy mode and I’m loving it

[ramirezproductions]

This is gonna be a great movie! I’m excited to see how these guys play my favorite SNL cast members. Also, I hope they do a movie for every SNL era if this film succeeds, such as the Eddie Murphy era, the Adam/Phil/Farely era, the Tina/Amy/Jimmy era and the Bill/Seth/Kristen era

[mayflower]

I can't wait to see Dylan play Dan Ackrod #SNL50

[thwilbury]

Reitman's comment in the last 30 seconds of this interview has me wanting to see this movie even more.

[hendrixgeorge]

why does the director look like austin butler lmao

[ObscureReference]

Ella Hunt made this movie for me. I'm sure Gilda was the spark for the group in real life but she was such a scene stealer the whole movie. Casting was of course perfect throughout but what a find.

[aliciasanchez]

Dylan o'brien your time IS COMING 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[brianmoore]

Looking forward to this. I had a catastrophic motorcycle accident in october 1975, six days before SNL premiered. I watched the first 9
saturdays worth while in traction.

I would ask my nurse for a large chocolate shake and a injection of Demerol around 11:20 on Saturday night. After that first show I realized that something new and hilarious had fallen on all of us.
And it even got better from there..

[thewatchtower]

Mike looking like Steven Spielberg even more after the fabelmans lol

[jessicapierce]

Lamorne is only in the trailer for a brief second. Show him more.

[robertramirez]

I hope someone does a similar movie, but for Taxi, or Cheers.

[alexandrebertrand-lafleur]

Dylan O'Brian - Elwood Blues, Beldar Clorhone
Matt Wood - Jake Blues
Kim Matula - Prymaat Clorhone
Emily Fairn - Connie Clorehone
Cory Michael Smith - Ty Webb (Caddyshack)

[bukowski]

Rachel Sennott is mind-pulverizingly attractive.

[GuineaPigEveryday]

I saw Sean from The Ringer came out of this movie thoroughly entertained but especially with the conclusion that Rachel Sennott is the next big star, and I couldn't agree more, she's so charming and charismatic

[TrayC]

Rachel Sennott is gonna look fine every time

[DavidinMiami]

If the film is successful, the entire cast should be featured in a brand new SNL episode.

[adamw]

I see there's a few cast interviews on Youtube for the SNL cast none have the actors playing Belushi and Jane Curtain.