As a seasoned gamer and ardent follower of Saturday Night Live (SNL), I eagerly anticipate the return of the show every election year, particularly to witness the portrayal of our political figures. The news that Maya Rudolph would reprise her role as Vice President Kamala Harris for Season 50 has me positively buzzing with excitement!
As a devoted follower of election-year excitement, especially the political skits on Saturday Night Live, I proudly raise my hand! And if you share this enthusiasm with me, you’ll be just as delighted to hear that Lorne Michaels has already recruited Maya Rudolph for Season 50 to continue her portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris. With Harris being a presidential candidate this time, we can anticipate more screen time for Maya. There’s even speculation about someone taking on the role of Doug Emhoff, Harris’ husband – and he seems quite eager about it!
Since Rudolph’s character “Mamala” is expected to be a frequent figure in SNL’s political sketches when it resumes on its 2024 TV schedule, she might want to enhance her performance. In a recent interview with Esquire, they spoke to Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris’ husband, and asked for his insights on how Rudolph could improve her impression. His response was insightful:
Indeed, they require an authentic Doug-like character. Personally, I’ve been contemplating actors such as Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, or Chris Hemsworth – individuals with a similar appearance to mine, if you catch my drift [smiles].
I completely concur with your sentiment. Over time, some of the most hilarious presidential impressions in late-night sketch comedy weren’t actually from sitting presidents. For instance, Amy Poehler portrayed Hillary Clinton exceptionally well even though she wasn’t a president. This year, I believe it would be brilliant to incorporate someone into the cast who could play the role of the Second Gentleman, perhaps as a supplement to the VP impression, even if only for a couple of skits. It would surely add an interesting twist!
Both the entire clip and the comments section are worth checking out:
@esquire
♬ original sound – Esquire
While Douglas Emhoff jokingly suggested that some popular male actors could portray him on SNL, there’s a possibility that people online might consider these suggestions seriously, given the recent surge of interest in young Doug following his photo being shared by @onedankmom on X.
Indeed, many individuals expressed their preferred candidates for the role of the Second Gentleman within the comments area of the TikTok video. Here are a few standout suggestions I find intriguing:
- George Clooney, hands down –@treetoo11
- Jeff Daniels! –@ejoyshelton
- I want Will Forte for doug! –@arianamadix
- Tbh Jason Segel would be great –@booomooo
Online sources have proposed possible candidates for Kamala’s running mate, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who seems likely to feature in future sketches. However, a popular choice like Steve Martin has declined the offer, leaving this decision and Kamala Harris’ husband’s casting role still undecided.
As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but wonder who Kamala believes should portray her husband on Saturday Night Live. I’m convinced that the brilliant star of Loot could simply reach out and ask for her thoughts, considering they’ve crossed paths before and chatted about impressions. Oh, how intriguing it would be to eavesdrop on that conversation!
Regardless of what Rudolph wears, I’m confident her performance will be fantastic on SNL. I’m eager to see how they weave in the Gen Z references from the Harris campaign and cast the characters for both Tim Walz and J.D. Vance. I can hardly wait for the return of this popular late-night show – it airs on NBC or Peacock subscription from September 28th!
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2024-08-18 00:07