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The next movie by Jason Reitman, Saturday Night, which follows the beginnings of Saturday Night Live, has a release date honoring the legendary status of the show. Arriving in theatres on October 11, 2024, the film, which centres on the behind-the-scenes turmoil in the hours before SNL's first-ever broadcast in 1975, This date is important since it is the exact one SNL debuted in 1975.
With a star-studded roster that rivals the first season of Saturday Night Live itself, Saturday Night boasts Gabriel LaBelle of the Fabelmans plays Lorne Michaels; Cooper Hoffman plays NBC executive Dick Ebersol; Rachel Sennott plays writer Rosie Shuster. Ella Hunt plays Gilda Radner; Dylan O'Brien plays Dan Aykroyd; Nicholas Braun plays Jim Henson; J.K. Simmons plays Milton Berle; and Finn Wolfhard plays an NBC page. Reitman oversaw the movie from a script he co-wrote with Ghostbusters buddy Gil Kenan.
Saturday Night's release falls during SNL's 50th anniversary festivities. Set to start on September 28, a few weeks before the movie opens theatres, the 50th season of the venerable sketch program is said to be a season-long celebration of the event. A special set to air on February 16, 2025 will mark the series' 50th anniversary.
The simultaneous release of Saturday Night on the same date as SNL's original premiere offers a special chance to honor the legacy of the show. The movie promises to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the building of one of television's most venerable comedy outlets. Fans of SNL and comedy alike should definitely check Saturday Night since of its star-studded cast and perceptive story.
Not only is October 11 a fantastic date to generate some early interest among award voters, but it also happens to be the same date SNL first aired in 1975. Stand-up great George Carlin hosted the inaugural episode (though oddly, no one has been shown to be performing Carlin in the film). It featured such future talents as Chevy Chase and John Belushi. Thus, Saturday Night will show up in theaters on the finest possible day to respect the comedic legacy it depicts.
Along with the announcement of the film's ultimate title, Saturday Night, came the release date. Although it was developed under the working title SNL 1975, that was never intended to be the final title. Although it doesn't sound as catchy as another title like Live from New York or It's Saturday Night!, Saturday Night honors SNL's original title: NBC's Saturday Night. Though its title may not be ideal, the movie has the ideal release date.
Jason Reitman directed the historical drama Snl: 1975. Based on the opening night of Saturday Night Live, SNL: 1975 chronicles the events preceding the airing of the inaugural program, paying particular attention to the stress and turmoil underlines in the backstage. The movie is based on several interviews and narratives of the cast members and production staff from the era.