A full cast list has been unveiled for the upcoming British version of Saturday Night Live, uniting 11 rising comedy talents — including some very familiar faces. The six-part series is set to launch just next month, with guest hosts and musical stars yet to be revealed.
Amongst the line-up for the UK version are Taskmaster favourites Emma Sidi and Ania Magliano, as well as Black Ops favourite Hammed Animashaun and Big Boys' Jack Shep. Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash and Paddy Young are also aboard; between them sharing multiple impressive credits in stand-up comedy, theatre and sitcoms.
They'll be seen when Saturday Night Live UK begins its run on Sky and NOW on March 21, 2026.
Producer James Longman said: "The UK is absolutely packed with incredible comedy talent right now and this cast represents the freshest voices we have, they’re bold, exciting and of course, incredibly funny.
"The chemistry between them is something special and we can’t wait to share this funny group of people with the world."
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Phil Edgar Jones OBE, Executive Director of Unscripted Originals at Sky, added: “We all need a laugh like never before, so we’re beyond excited to bring Saturday Night Live to the UK, only 50 short years after it first launched in the US.
"The show’s long-standing legacy of discovering and nurturing outstanding comedy talent speaks for itself, and this UK version will build on that legacy with the support of Lorne Michaels, a brilliant local production team, and an exciting new generation of voices. Saturday nights are looking bright!”
Magliano, who competed on the most recent Taskmaster series, named Ross from Friends as her comedy hero, and said: "I love performing stand-up, but the chance to work collaboratively with other amazing comedians was a huge draw for me. And honestly, being part of SNL UK is just incredibly cool.
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"SNL is a major comedy institution that I never expected to be a part of, so the idea that I get to go live on Saturday nights is mad – I can’t wait."
With a team of writers, the cast will put together and rehearse each episode in the space of just a week and perform in front of a live studio audience.
SNL US staples, like the opening monologue and news satire segment Weekend Update, are expected to be present and correct.
Saturday Night Live UK begins on Sky and NOW on 21 March 2026.
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