The cast of Saturday Night Live, 1975
In a nostalgic nod to tv historical past, Nicholas Braun, Tommy Dewey, and Nicholas Podany are set to star in Sony Pictures’ SNL 1975, helmed by director Jason Reitman.
Best identified for his function as Cousin Greg in HBO’s Succession, Braun steps into the footwear of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, whereas Dewey takes on the function of the enigmatic Michael O’Donoghue, and Podany portrays the enduring Billy Crystal.
According to Deadline, the screenplay, penned by Reitman and Gil Kenan, seems to be to unveil the untold tales main up to the historic broadcast, culminating within the iconic phrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
Drawing from intensive interviews with surviving cast members, writers, and crew, the manufacturing goals to authentically recreate the ambiance of that groundbreaking evening. Behind the scenes, Reitman, Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Erica Mills, and Peter Rice are on the helm as producers.