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Live from New York: Fancasting a hypothetical SNL biopic

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The Main Players Will Forte as Lorne Michaels Appeared in: Saturday Night Live, Nebraska, The Last Man on Earth I can't take credit for this bit of ingenious fan casting as both the internet and SNL figured this one out long before I did. I was initially hesitant to fan cast Forte as his former boss Lorne Michaels given that he's already portrayed another comedy godfather in A Futile and Stupid Gesture but f**k it. The idea was too good to pass up. I think Forte would perfectly capture the early years of a man he worked with closely for eight years and portray Michaels with the nuance and respect he deserves.  Considered: Jack Falahee, Jason Schwartzman Clips :  https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/weekend-update-segment-jiminy-glick/n11956  (2:21) Anthony Ingruber as Chevy Chase Appeared in: The Age of Adaline, Eyes Open Nevermore, Last Passenger Anthony Ingruber is widely known for his resemblance and impression of Harrison Ford but he's also appeared in a variet