‘SNL’ announces cast additions, including ‘Please Don’t Destroy’ standout and TikTokers


(NCS) — “Saturday Night Live” is bulking up its ranks following a string of exits.

The long-running sketch present on Monday introduced 5 new individuals had been being added to the cast as so-called function gamers – Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska.

Marshall is already a well-known face on “SNL,” having appeared on-camera as a part of the comedy trio “Please Don’t Destroy” and a employees author since 2021.

Culhane, Patterson and Slowikowska, in the meantime, boast strong followings on TikTok, the place, naturally, they’re identified for his or her comedy movies.

Slowikowska, who has almost 700,000 followers on TikTok, has additionally had a recurring position on FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows.”

Culhane’s performing roles have included elements on “The Sex Lives of College Girls” and “Heathers.”

Patterson will quickly be seen in Netflix’s Kevin Hart-led comedy “72 Hours,” however is finest identified for his standup.

Brennan can be identified for his comedy work, having beforehand carried out on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

The new additions come after 4 cast members’ departures had been confirmed final week, with Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker and Emil Wakim not returning for season 51.

The new season of “SNL” premieres October 4.

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