“Saturday Night Live” has announced its Season 50 cast, with 14 returning players and three new additions to the cast.

Here’s what you need to know about this season’s cast of “Saturday Night Live” and more about the 50th season.

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Who Are the New Cast Members of SNL Season 50?

Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline have joined the cast for this special season, the network announced Tuesday.

Who are the returning cast members from SNL season 50?

Lead actors Marcello Hernandez, Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker were all promoted to the main cast.

Other returning cast members include Kenan Thompson, Michael Che, Maya Rudolph, Colin Jost, Mikey Day, Ego Nwodim, Bowen Yang, James Austin Johnson, Chloe Fineman, Andrew Dismukes, Heidi Gardner, and Sarah Sherman.

Several cast members from Season 49 will not be returning, including Chloe Troast, Punkie Johnson and lead actress Molly Kearney.

When does SNL season 50 premiere?

“Saturday Night Live” premieres September 28, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT live on NBC and Peacock. It will also be available to stream on Peacock the following day.

How can I watch SNL season 50 without cable?

If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can stream “SNL” live on a streaming service like DirecTV Stream or Fubo TV, which offer free trials. It will also be available on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service.

Is SNL going to do something to celebrate its 50th season?

According to NBC, there will be a “live primetime special on Sunday, February 16, 2025” in honor of the show’s anniversary, but more details will be revealed as the anniversary approaches.

Where is SNL season 50 filmed?

According to On Location Tours, the film was shot at Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Center Plaza, where filming has been ongoing since 1975.

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