The current season of SNL marked a transition for the long-running program, with the departure of several cast members, including Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, and Pete Davidson, at the end of the previous season. In the fall, the show introduced new featured players, including Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker.
Despite the challenges posed by the strike, SNL has continued to rely on its seasoned cast members, such as Kenan Thompson, who is in his 20th year on the show. The up-and-coming comedy trio “Please Don’t Destroy,” consisting of Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, has also seen its presence on the show grow, with some of their sketches appearing in the show’s first 40 minutes.
