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After a whirlwind of departures following its 50th season, Saturday Night Live is turning the page with bold new additions for Season 51. Five new featured players—Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska—will soon join the legendary comedy stage, marking a dramatic change in the show's humorous ethos. Audience members are excited to meet these up-and-coming talents because they combine stand-up, improv, social media virality, and writing experience.
Bringing New Energy to Studio 8H
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The group's most anticipated face is Canadian comedian Veronika Slowikowska, whose character-driven, offbeat sketches have garnered her a large following on Instagram and TikTok, as well as credits on Netflix's 'Tires' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.' Ben Marshall, a former writer and digital short star with 'Please Don't Destroy,' is now making his debut as a featured player. Jeremy Culhane, whose viral TikTok sketches and improv background with UCB hint at speedy sketch potential; Tommy Brennan, a grounded stand-up voice and former member of Just for Laughs New Face; and Kam Patterson, a Kill Tony favorite who will also feature in a Kevin Hart Netflix comedy, complete the kit.
This infusion of social‑media pop, improv know‑how, and fresh stand‑up sensibility represents a deliberate shake‑up.
What to Expect—and When?
Season 51 provides the opportunity for these newbies to quickly establish their own personalities while seasoned cast members such as Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, and Emil Wakim depart. SNL returns to NBC on 4th October, at 11:30 p.m. ET, fans can watch them live (and next day streaming on Peacock). With a dash of contemporary, digital flair, this daring new chapter offers a blend of vintage SNL madness.
