Saturday Night Live is gearing up for its 52nd season, premiering on September 26 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The season will feature NBA champion Jalen Brunson as the host and Katseye as the musical guest.
Returning Cast
The cast maintains a familiar lineup, with notable returns including:
- Michael Che: Joined as a writer in 2013; co-anchor of “Weekend Update” since 2014.
- Kenan Thompson: The longest-running cast member, back for his 24th season.
- Colin Jost: A writer since 2005 and “Weekend Update” co-anchor since 2014.
Others returning include Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Ashley Padilla, Sarah Sherman, Jane Wickline, and several featured players from previous seasons.
Departures
This season sees some notable absences:
- Chloe Fineman announced her departure after seven seasons.
- Martin Herlihy from Please Don’t Destroy is also leaving.
- Bowen Yang left midway through Season 51.
New Additions
The cast welcomes two new members:
- Saidah Belo-Osagie: A filmmaker from New York, known for her short film Tinge and the event series Afrobeats Futura.
- Grace Reiter: From Wisconsin, with credits including The Chair Company and the upcoming mockumentary Minimum Wage.
Saturday Night Live looks to deliver another exciting season filled with sharp wit and memorable performances. Don’t miss the premiere!
