VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Surprises SNL Fans

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This week’s SNL was peppered with guest stars. Music icon Elton John served as host, but fans also got to see skits featuring Saturday Night Live alum Will Forte and frequent host Tom Hanks. Watch the video above to see Jake Gyllenhaal’s surprise appearance on Weekend Update. Andy Samberg co-stars in the skit as Nicolas Cage.

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Amy Poehler, Bryan Cranston to Host Saturday Night Live

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live,

An Emmy nominee and two recent Emmy winners will help kick off 36th season of Saturday Night Live.

It was revealed last month that Glee star Jane Lynch would host the late-night program on October 9. Now we’re learning that Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) will take the stage on October 2 while SNL alum Amy Poehler will front the show in Week 1.

Singer Katy Perry will join the Parks and Recreation actress during the September 25 broadcast.

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SNL to Pick Up Three New Cast Members

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The SNL revolving door is still turning. On the heels of Will Forte’s announced departure, gossip hints that fans can expect to see three new faces when the new season debuts in the fall.

Want to get a look at the rumored newcomers? Follow the jump to get the scoop.

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No More MacGruber: Will Forte Leaves SNL

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live, News, Video,

UPDATE: You can learn more about the new cast members here.

Given the dismal response to the MacGruber film, Saturday Night Live fans might not care if that character died. But, really—who doesn’t love Will Forte?

The funnyman who was featured in sketches like political candidate Tim Calhoun and opposite band Jon Bovi has just announced that he will be leaving the late night program. The parting of ways was reportedly amicable.

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Casting Corner: Dexter, White Collar and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, HBO, NBC, Showtime, Desperate Housewives,

Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

In Treatment: It remains to be seen whether Amy Ryan will return to The Office. But until then, she’ll be In Treatment. The Academy Award nominee will be seated as Dr. Paul Weston’s therapist, not his patient.

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Two New Females to Join SNL Cast

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Renewals,

UPDATE: Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson have both been let go from the show.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, two of SNL’s strongest female cast members, have moved on to other projects. So who will step into their shoes? Many are anticipating the arrival of two new women on the set, but this is a huge disservice to one who’s been quietly waiting for a chance to step into the spotlight.

Jenny Slate and Nasim Pedrad could be two bright spots in the upcoming 35th season of Saturday Night Live, both coming from comedy backgrounds. But SNL already has a funny female to light skits on fire; Kristen Wiig has been on the show for a few years now, and always manages to score laughs.

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Maya Rudolph Signs New SNL Contract

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live,

With only days to go until the season premiere, we can announce that regular Maya Rudolph has now been confirmed for Saturday Night Live’s newest season.  Up until recently, Rudolph’s status with the long-running show was unclear.  Her previous contract expired last May and she was reportedly weighing a future outside TV.  My guess is Will Forte’s recent flick, The Brothers Solomon, encouraged her to stick around a little longer.

SNL’s 33rd season premiere is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th.

(For several new developments in this story, click here.)

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