As a long-time SNL enthusiast who has seen my fair share of political satire and impersonations over the years, I must say that the debut of Season 50 was nothing short of spectacular. The return of Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, coupled with the unexpected additions of Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff and Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz, brought a fresh energy to the show that had me rolling with laughter.
Last night, Saturday Night Live started its 50th season with a boom, featuring a political satire sketch that mockingly depicted U.S. Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump at their rallies. As predicted, Maya Rudolph reprised her role as Harris, while James Austin Johnson returned as Trump. However, some additional well-known figures were also introduced to the mix. SNL alum Andy Samberg and comedian Jim Gaffigan have been cast in significant roles, sparking excitement across the internet!
In the cold open segment featuring Kamala Harris, both Andy Samberg and Jim Gaffigan took on roles that were linked to Harris. During this part, Maya Rudolph’s portrayal of Harris introduced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was actually played by Jim Gaffigan. Gaffigan skillfully embodied Walz, reflecting his lively character. Later in the sketch, SNL’s depiction of Harris presented her husband, Doug Emhoff, humorously acted by Andy Samberg. You can watch the full sketch below:
I wasn’t expecting either of these actors to be cast in the roles of Tim Walz and Doug Emhoff. For the role of Walz, many people thought Steve Martin or Jim O’Heir from Parks and Recreation would fit well. However, Martin dismissed the idea as he is not an impressionist, while O’Heir was okay with being considered. Nevertheless, SNL made a great decision in choosing the Unfrosted star for Walz, just like they did with the Lonely Island co-founder playing Emhoff. (Paraphrased)
It was mentioned earlier, but let me clarify further: The audience has been equally excited about these castings. Throughout the show, some viewers expressed their admiration for Andy Samberg and Jim Gaffigan on platform X. Here are a few of those comments you might find interesting:
- ANDY SAMBERG AS DOUG EMHOFF is killing me so bad lmfao #SNLPremiere – @votekamala
- Holy shit, I hope Kamala Harris and Tim Walz win, because Jim Gaffigan is GREAT as Tim Walz! 😆 – @mmpadellan
- Can yall believe andy samberg and maya rudolph are back together at SNL in 2024[?] – @sqmberg
- Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz on SNL. Absolutely perfect, no notes. – @consequence
As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but feel excited about the upcoming season of SNL. With fresh faces and recent political events shaping our world, there’s a good chance we’re in store for some hilarious skits. It’s always amazing to see how the producers find and assemble such spot-on talent to mimic real people. Here’s to an incredible 50th year for this iconic sketch comedy series that never fails to deliver sharp political satire!
On NBC’s 2024 television lineup, Saturday Night Live will broadcast every week at 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Next week, on October 5th, Nate Bargatze and Coldplay are scheduled to appear as guests. If you want to watch this week’s episode right away, a Peacock subscription allows for streaming.
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