Meet the Stars of the ‘SNL’ Movie ‘Saturday Night’: Where You’ve Seen the Cast Before

Gabriel LaBelle is best known for his role in “The Fabelmans,” the semi-autobiographical film that follows Steven Spielberg’s childhood. LaBelle received critical acclaim for his performance and won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Performer. He has also appeared in “American Gigolo” and “Snack Shack.” At just 21 years old, LaBelle is significantly younger than Lorne Michaels, who was about 31 when “Saturday Night Live” started. LaBelle earned praise for his portrayal of Michaels, although as of a few weeks ago, Michaels had not yet seen the film.

Rachel Sennott plays Rosie Shuster, the wife of Lorne Michaels in the 1970s. She is a rising star who has received critical acclaim for her performances in films like “Shiva Baby” and “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” Last year, she co-wrote and starred in “Bottoms,” which generated significant buzz. Recently, she sold a half-hour comedy series to HBO, which she is writing, executive producing, and starring in. The series will follow a co-dependent friend group reuniting after time apart.

Cory Michael Smith is best known for his work in the series “Gotham” and for collaborating with acclaimed director Todd Haynes on his films. He has appeared in “Carol” “Wonderstruck,” and most recently, “May December,” showcasing his ongoing partnership with Haynes.

Additionally, he has performed on Broadway in shows like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Smith’s first lead role was in the film “1985,” which received immense critical acclaim. In “Saturday Night,” he portrays Chevy Chase, the breakout performer of “Saturday Night Live,” who quickly left to pursue a movie career.

Ella Hunt is another rising star in Hollywood. A British actress, she splits her time between London and New York. Hunt is best known for her role in the Apple TV+ period comedy series “Dickinson,” alongside Hailee Steinfeld. She has also received acclaim for her work in projects such as “Anna and the Apocalypse” and “Cold Feet.” In the movie, Ella plays Gilda Radner, who made a significant impact on the comedy world as a leading female comedian.

Dylan O’Brien is best known for his role as Stiles Stilinski in the popular teen drama series “Teen Wolf”. His performance earned him a strong fan following and showcased his talent over the numerous seasons. He gained further recognition for his lead role in the “Maze Runner” film series, where he played Thomas, a young man navigating a dangerous maze in a dystopian future. He also received acclaim for his performance in Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: Short Film”.

Currently, he stars in “Saturday Night” as Dan Aykroyd. Initially feeling insecure about his performance and believing he was miscast, O’Brien ultimately received positive notices for his work in the film as both a writer and actor.

Lamorne Morris is best known for his work in “New Girl”, where he played the lovable Winston Bishop for seven seasons. In film, he has appeared in “Game Night”, “Jumanji: The Next Level”, and “Yesterday”. More recently, he starred in the second season of “Unstable” on Netflix alongside Rob Lowe. Lamorne received acclaim for his performance in “Fargo”, for which he recently won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Finn Wolfhard is best known for his work on the series “Stranger Things” as Mike Wheeler. He became an international star alongside with the “Stranger Things” cast and has appeared in projects such as the “It” and “Ghostbusters” movies. He also directed the short film “Night Shifts” and the feature film “Hell of a Summer”. In “Saturday Night”, Wolfhard plays a NBC Page who has to balance lots of tasks before the premiere including passing out tickets.

Nicholas Braun is an American actor best known for his role as Greg Hirsch on the critically acclaimed HBO series “Succession”. His performance in the show, which follows a powerful media family, earned him two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Before “Succession”, Braun appeared in various films and TV shows, including “Sky High”and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”. He also starred in the series “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and had guest roles in shows like “Friend Me”. Braun’s blend of comedy and drama has made him a standout performer in both television and film.

Braun actually plays two roles in the movie and the director, Jason Reitman spoke to Indie Wire about the decision to have him play two parts.

Reitman said, “We wrote Jim Henson for Nick. We would just sit there in the room saying things like, ‘F*** rags for rent,’ and imagine Nicholas Braun saying it and be like, ‘This is going to be great.’ Benny Safdie was actually supposed to play Andy Kaufman, and Benny became unavailable because his film got green-lit, this one he just finished directing. As we kept on thinking about who would be right for Andy Kaufman, we just kept on coming back to Nicholas Braun. And then we thought, ‘Well, yeah, on SNL, you can play more than one character.’”

Cooper Hoffman is best known for his performance in Licorice Pizza, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. This was his acting debut, and he received strong notices for the film, earning a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for his role. Cooper’s father is the acclaimed actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away in 2014. In Saturday Night, Cooper plays Dick Ebersol, a television executive and senior adviser for NBC Universal Sports & Olympics.

Kaia Gerber is an American model and actress, known for being the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. She began her modeling career at a young age, quickly gaining recognition for her work with top fashion brands and designers, including Versace, Prada, and Chanel. Gerber has graced the covers of major fashion magazines and has become a prominent figure in the fashion industry.

In addition to modeling, Kaia has pursued acting, with roles in projects like “American Horror Story: Double Features” and “Palm Royale”. In the upcoming movie “Saturday Night”, she plays Jacqueline Carlin.

Willem Dafoe is a highly acclaimed American actor known for his versatility and intensity. He has had a prolific career spanning several decades, with prominent roles in films such as “Platoon”, “The Last Temptation of Christ”, “The Florida Project”, “Shadow of the Vampire”, and “Spider-Man”. Dafoe has received numerous awards and nominations, including four Academy Award nominations, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, showcasing his exceptional talent.

In the upcoming film “Saturday Night”, Dafoe plays David Tebet, a network executive, adding to his impressive repertoire of complex characters. His ability to bring depth to every role has made him a respected figure in both independent and blockbuster cinema.

J.K. Simmons is an acclaimed American actor known for his dynamic range and powerful performances across film, television, and stage. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Fletcher in “Whiplash”, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Simmons has also received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in “Being The Ricardos”.

In the “Spider-Man” films, J.K. Simmons portrays J. Jonah Jameson, the iconic editor of the Daily Bugle newspaper. His portrayal is characterized by a no-nonsense, bombastic personality, bringing a comedic yet intense energy to the character. Simmons’s Jameson is known for his relentless pursuit of Spider-Man, often portraying him as a menace in the media.

On television, he starred in “Law and Order” over many episodes, spinoffs, and years. He also appeared in the Apple TV+ Limited Series, “Defending Jacob”.

In the upcoming film Saturday Night, he portrays Milton Berle, a legendary comedian and television pioneer often referred to as “Mr. Television.” Berle was a significant figure in the entertainment industry, known for his influential work on television during its early years.

Jon Batiste is a talented American musician, bandleader, and composer known for his work in jazz, R&B, and pop music. He gained widespread recognition as the bandleader for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Batiste has received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his 2021 album, We Are, as well as several nominations for his contributions to music and film. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for his documentary, “American Symphony”.

In the upcoming movie “Saturday Night”, Batiste plays Billy Preston, the legendary musician known for his work with artists like The Beatles and Ray Charles. In addition to his acting role, Batiste is also responsible for the film’s score, bringing his talent to the movie in other ways.

“Saturday Night” is in theaters on October 10.