Saturday Night Live adds Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie to Season 52 cast
Saturday Night Live announced the addition of comedians Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie as featured players for its upcoming Season 52.
New Cast Members Join Ensemble
The NBC sketch comedy series will welcome these two new members before the season premieres on September 26. Grace Reiter is a Wisconsin-born stand-up comedian who previously starred in Tim Robinson's HBO series The Chair Company. Saidah Belo-Osagie is a Nigerian American filmmaker and comedian based in Brooklyn who created the Afrobeats Futura event series.
Returning Cast and Departures
Most members of the previous season will return for the new term. Chloe Fineman announced her departure in July, while Bowen Yang left mid-season in December. Writer Martin Herlihy is also leaving his post as a writer on the show.
Season Premiere Details
Host Jalen Brunson will present the opening episode alongside musical guest KATSEYE. Several other hosts are scheduled to appear in October, including Dakota Johnson and Shane Gillis. The remaining cast members from last season are expected to return for the new season.
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