The Saturday Night cast features Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott and Cory Michael Smith. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Jason Reitman’s 2024 movie on Netflix. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Saturday Night takes place on October 11, 1975. As producer Lorne Michaels prepares for a live sketch comedy show, he encounters a series of personal and professional obstacles. The narrative follows the main protagonist and his colleagues as they clash and collaborate before a live broadcast. Here’s every actor and character in Saturday Night.

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Saturday Night Cast: Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels

Character Profile: The creator of Saturday Night Live. He worries about ruining a business opportunity with NBC. Lorne tries to remain calm before a live broadcast while dealing with various production problems.

LaBelle’s Resume: Colin in Dead Shack (2017), EJ in The Predator (2018), Tim Nathans in Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021), Colin Stratton/Johnny in American Gigolo (2022), Sammy Fabelman in The Fabelmans (2022)

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Saturday Night Cast: Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster

Character Profile: Lorne’s wife. She is a writer and co-producer. Rosie develops a romantic relationship with a Saturday Night Live cast member.

Sennott’s Resume: Danielle in Shiva Baby (2020), Susie Searches in Call Your Mother (2021), Jillian in Susie Searches (2022), PJ in Bottoms (2023), Sam Cowell in I Used to Be Funny (2023)

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Saturday Night Cast: Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase

Character Profile: A Saturday Night Live cast member. He is an easy-going man who entertains his girlfriend, Jackie. Chevy clashes with the legendary Milton Berle before a live broadcast.

Smith’s Resume: Edward Nygma/The Riddler in Gotham (2014-19), Tommy Tucker in Carol (2015), Thomas Christie in Utopia (2020), Varian Fry in Transatlantic (2023), Georgie in May December (2023)

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Saturday Night Cast: Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner

Character Profile: A Saturday Night Live cast member. She describes herself as a ”parrot with nothing to squawk.” Gilda entertains her colleagues while musing about the future.

Hunt’s Resume: Anna in Anna and the Apocalypse (2017), Sue Gilbert in Dickinson (2019-21), Cressida in Master (2022), Mrs. Flint in Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022), Juliette Chesney in Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024)

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Saturday Night Cast: Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd

Character Profile: A Saturday Night Live cast member. He develops a romance with Rosie. Dan maintains a somewhat calm demeanor despite the surrounding chaos before a live broadcast.

O’Brien’s Resume: Stiles Stilinski/Nogitsune in Teen Wolf (2011-17), Thomas in The Maze Runner Movie Franchise (2014-18), Bumblebee in Bumblebee (2018), Richie in The Outfit (2022), Paris in Caddo Lake (2024)

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Saturday Night Cast: Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman

Character Profile: A Saturday Night Live cast member. She entertains her colleagues before a live broadcast. Laraine has a care-free attitude like Chevy.

Fairn’s Resume: Casey in The Responder (2022-), Jenny in Mary & George (2022-), Amy in Chuck Chuck Baby (2023), Suzie in Black Mirror (2023), Polly Wright in Cobra (2023)

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The Saturday Night cast also includes:

• Matt Wood as John Belushi
• Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris
• Kim Matula as Jane Curtin
• Finn Wolfhard as NBC Page
• Colby James West as Radio Announcer/New Dad Narrator
• Nicholas Braun as Andy Kaufman/Jim Henson
• Ellen Boscov as Mrs. Kaufman
• Stephen Badalamenti as Lobby Security Guard
• Cooper Hoffman as Dick Ebersol
• Peter E. Dawson as Elevator Attendant

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