In April 2025, Sky announced it was creating a UK spinoff of the hit sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”). Like its predecessor, it’ll feature a star-studded line-up of hosts, with a core cast of 11 comedians, who were just revealed!
“Saturday Night Live UK”
“Saturday Night Live UK” will star Hammed Animashaun (BBC’s “Black Ops”), Ayoade Bamgboye (“Rise and Shine with Channel 9”), Larry Dean (BBC’s “Live at the Apollo”), Celeste Dring (“Lazy Susan”), George Fouracres (“Steve”), Ania Magliano (“Taskmaster”), Annabel Marlow (“ Muriel’s Wedding”), Al Nash (“Michael McIntyre’s Big Show”), Jack Shep, Emma Sidi (“Starstruck”), and Paddy Young (“Everyone Else Burns”).
“It’s the prestige of Saturday Night Live, to be part of something so popular and historic is a privilege. I don’t think there’s another show like it that’s been running as long,” Animashaun said about his casting. “It would’ve been weird to have said no!”
This upcoming series will be executive-produced by “SNL” creator Lorne Michael. It’s directed by Liz Clare, with Daran Jonno Johnson as head writer.
“The UK is absolutely packed with incredible comedy talent right now and this cast represents the freshest voices we have, they’re bold, exciting and of course, incredibly funny. The chemistry between them is something special and we can’t wait to share this funny group of people with the world,” James Longman, lead producer, said.
“We all need a laugh like never before, so we’re beyond excited to bring Saturday Night Live to the UK, only 50 short years after it first launched in the US. The show’s long-standing legacy of discovering and nurturing outstanding comedy talent speaks for itself, and this UK version will build on that legacy with the support of Lorne Michaels, a brilliant local production team, and an exciting new generation of voices,” Phil Edgar-Jones, Sky’s Executive Director of Unscripted Originals, said. “Saturday nights are looking bright!”
“Saturday Night Live UK” will run for 6 episodes and premiere on Sky March 21st, 2026. The show will also be available for streaming on NOW.
