Saturday Night Live (SNL) has launched numerous comedians’ careers over its 50-year run on television and appears to be continuing this trend as it returns for the 2025 TV schedule. But don’t let its success fool you – getting a job with SNL is far more challenging than it might seem. Even accomplished comedians like Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge, who tried out but didn’t make the cut, can attest to this difficulty. In fact, many comedy heavyweights who emerged from SNL, such as Andy Samberg, have openly admitted that auditioning for the show was downright terrifying.
For the very first time on such a grand scale, numerous prominent alumni from Saturday Night Live (SNL) are joining forces to discuss their experiences working on the show in the Peacock original documentary titled SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night. This four-part documentary delves into the history of the show, as well as an in-depth exploration of some of the most iconic sketches ever aired. However, it also serves as an opportunity for both present and past cast members to reminisce about their paths that led them to become part of this legendary sketch series.
To land a spot on Saturday Night Live, it takes the cream of the crop, which explains the show’s outstanding reputation. Yet, this also means facing a significant amount of pressure to excel during the audition process. Andy Samberg offers one of the most honest accounts of his tryout in the trailer, discussing his experience candidly, particularly highlighting:
My first audition, I threw up.
During seven years, Samberg served as a cast member on SNL, and is often recognized for boosting the popularity of the show’s Digital Shorts. However, his statement suggests that securing the role wasn’t straightforward; he even mentioned having to audition multiple times. It may be surprising considering the SNL casting directors, known for their rigorous selection process, might have missed Samberg’s comedic potential in a single audition, but they are committed to finding and nurturing only the finest talents.
I can relate to the nerve-wracking experience of auditioning for Saturday Night Live (SNL), much like Pete Davidson and even the esteemed Kenan Thompson. Just thinking about my own audition process left me quaking with fear.
It’s a miracle I’m sitting here right now.
In the trailer, I, too, seem uneasy when I’m made to witness my own audition tape, especially my introductory part. After a brief glance, I politely ask the documentary crew, “That’s enough,” expressing my discomfort.
For me, the most captivating aspect of the trailer was hearing the comedians discuss their auditions. It’s packed with numerous intriguing previews for the upcoming four-part series. Don’t miss it!
Beginning January 16th, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night will be available for streaming on Peacock. This timing is ideal as the fifth season of the live sketch show has not yet aired after prime time. However, dedicated fans should note that February 16th is when the three-hour 50th anniversary special will air on NBC.
While waiting, you have the opportunity to rewatch each episode of Saturday Night Live by streaming them through an active subscription on Peacock.
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2025-01-07 23:37