Saturday Night Live kicked off its fiftieth season with a star-studded chilly open that rapidly answered the query of who shall be portraying key figures throughout this yr’s election cycle.
Most notably, SNL has recruited comic Jim Gaffigan to painting Kamala Harris’ working mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Gaffigan made his debut reverse Maya Rudolph’s Harris throughout Saturday’s chilly open, delivering a knockout impersonation.
The sketch additionally noticed SNL alum Andy Samberg painting Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, whereas SNL corridor of famer Dana Carvey made a shock cameo as president Joe Biden —his first look in Studio 8H in eight years.
On the GOP aspect, James Austin Johnson portrayed Donald Trump, whereas Bowen Yang performed his working mate, J.D. Vance.
SNL’s fiftieth season continues on October fifth with an episode hosted by comic Nate Bargatze and that includes musical visitor Coldplay.
Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz on SNL. Completely good, no notes. pic.twitter.com/YlbX4nZFFr
— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) September 29, 2024
Guess what, and by the way in which, Joe Biden continues to be president #SNLPremiere pic.twitter.com/QpldD6NFSS
— Saturday Night time Reside – SNL (@nbcsnl) September 29, 2024
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