New Saturday Night Trailer Highlights Tense Moments Before SNL’s Historic Premiere

Saturday Night enlists young stars to play comedy legends.

A new trailer for Saturday Night has been released. It chronicles the chaotic hours leading up to the first-ever broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Frozen Empire’s Jason Reitman Directs, who co-wrote it with Gil Kenan. The film explores the whirlwind behind creating a cultural phenomenon that began at 11:30 p.m. on October 11, 1975. The film is set to depict the 90 minutes before the debut of what would become one of the most influential television shows of all time.

Reitman, known for his work on films like Juno and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, takes the audience behind the curtain of SNL‘s frenetic beginnings. The trailer teases a blend of humor, high stakes, and the unpredictability that surrounded the show’s now-iconic premiere. Co-writer Kenan and Reitman weave together a script that recounts the pivotal moments and personalities that nearly prevented the groundbreaking show from ever seeing the light of day.

The cast is a star-studded ensemble packed with young talent and seasoned stars. It includes Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Dylan O’Brien, and Willem Dafoe. J.K. Simmons and Matthew Rhys also appear, adding gravitas to the film. The ensemble cast is rounded out by notable names such as Finn Wolfhard, Cory Michael Smith, and Cooper Hoffman, with Jon Batiste and Naomi McPherson joining in supporting roles.

The trailer really shows the high-energy vibe that sparked a TV revolution. Saturday Night is a fun time for comedy fans, with some juicy behind-the-scenes drama. The film really captures that moment when comedy changed the game forever. Watch the trailer below!

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