Saturday Night Live" Cast Changes: Ben Marshall Promoted, New Featured Players Join Season 51

Saturday Night Live" Cast Changes: Ben Marshall Promoted, New Featured Players Join Season 51

"Saturday Night Live" is undergoing changes with Ben Marshall being promoted to the featured cast. Veronika Slowikowska, Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, and Kam Patterson are also joining as featured players. This shake-up follows the recent departures of Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Walker from the show.

Marshall, who will be entering his fifth season on "SNL," initially joined as part of the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy. Slowikowska, known for her viral comedy sketches on TikTok and Instagram, has appeared in Shane Gillis' Netflix series "Tires" and FX's "What We Do in the Shadows."

Walker announced his departure from the show on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his time on "SNL." The upcoming Season 51 premiere on NBC is set for October 4, following the show's 50th-anniversary celebrations. Stay tuned for more updates on the new season.