Kate McKinnon on UK SNL and New Film "The Roses"
Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon is having quite a moment right now. Not only is she starring in the new comedy film The Roses , but she’s also buzzing with excitement about the big news that Saturday Night Live is coming to the UK in 2026. And for someone who spent years shaping SNL’s legacy in the U.S., her enthusiasm says a lot about what this new version might mean.
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At the UK premiere of The Roses , McKinnon lit up when she was asked about the British spin-off. She said it felt “so exciting” to see the show spread across the Atlantic. For her, SNL has always been about holding a mirror up to society and joining in cultural conversations through comedy. The idea that the UK will soon have its own stage for that kind of satire felt, in her words, “so great.”
The new series, backed by SNL creator Lorne Michaels and Sky, is scheduled to launch in 2026, though details like cast, writers, and musical guests haven’t been revealed yet. Still, McKinnon’s support highlights just how much anticipation is building—not only among fans but also among comedy veterans who know firsthand how powerful the format can be.
But McKinnon’s excitement wasn’t only about the show. She was also celebrating The Roses , where she stars opposite her longtime SNL colleague Andy Samberg. The two play a married couple, Amy and Barry, caught up in the chaotic orbit of another marriage unraveling. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman lead the film as Theo and Ivy Rose, a pair whose relationship falls apart in spectacularly messy fashion.
For McKinnon, acting with Samberg brought things full circle. Back in her early SNL days, she admitted she had been too intimidated to talk to him much. Now, years later, stepping into the role of his on-screen wife felt natural. She described Samberg as “so funny and so smart” and said their chemistry came easily.
The movie itself, directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara, is a fresh adaptation of Warren Adler’s novel The War of the Roses . Unlike the big, outrageous set pieces of the 1989 Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner version, this take leans into sharp dialogue and character-driven comedy. According to the cast, the banter is what makes the humor sing.
With Olivia Colman’s natural comedic instincts and Benedict Cumberbatch surprising everyone with his own sharp timing, the film has already been praised for its lively performances. Add in talents like Allison Janney, Jamie Demetriou, Ncuti Gatwa, and Zoe Chao, and it becomes clear why the premiere drew so much attention.
For McKinnon, though, this moment feels like more than just another project. It’s about being part of a tradition of comedy that stretches across borders. Between celebrating her latest film and cheering on the arrival of SNL to the UK, she’s at the heart of two big cultural conversations. And as she made clear, she’s simply thrilled to see comedy—whether on screen or live on stage—continuing to grow and connect people in new ways.
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