Veronika Slowikowska Joins SNL as Cast Shake-Up Unfolds
Saturday Night Live is stepping into a brand-new chapter, and the changes this season are getting a lot of attention. After celebrating its landmark 50th anniversary, the iconic NBC sketch show is moving into its 51st season with some fresh faces and some notable departures. Among the most talked-about names right now is Veronika Slowikowska, who has officially joined the SNL cast as one of the new featured players.
This shift comes at the same time that the show is saying goodbye to several long-standing cast members and writers. Heidi Gardner, who spent eight seasons on SNL, won’t be returning. Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker are leaving after three seasons each, while Emil Wakim has stepped away after just one. On the writing side, John Higgins of the comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy is also departing, signaling the official end of their popular filmed sketches that had become a staple since 2021. His fellow collaborators, Ben Marshall and Martin Herlihy, will remain connected to the show in different ways—Marshall as a new cast member, and Herlihy continuing as a writer.
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For Veronika Slowikowska, this is a breakout moment on one of television’s most legendary comedy stages. She’s not a complete newcomer to audiences, though. She first built a massive following online, where her viral sketches earned her more than a million followers on Instagram. On top of that, she has already shown her comedic chops in projects like Shane Gillis’ Netflix comedy series Tires and FX’s hit show What We Do in the Shadows . Her ability to balance internet-driven humor with mainstream acting roles is exactly the kind of versatility SNL thrives on.
She isn’t joining alone. Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Tommy Brennan are also coming on board as featured players. Each brings their own comedy background—Culhane is known for Dropout TV and Upright Citizens Brigade, Patterson has made a name on the stand-up circuit and podcasts, and Brennan earned recognition as a Just for Laughs “New Face of Comedy” in 2023. Together, this group represents a new generation of performers who have been building their reputations across digital platforms, live comedy, and streaming projects before stepping onto SNL’s legendary Studio 8H stage.
Season 51 is shaping up to be a transitional one. With familiar faces stepping aside, there’s both excitement and uncertainty about how the new lineup will fit in. But SNL has always thrived on reinvention, and the addition of performers like Veronika Slowikowska signals the show’s continued push to reflect the comedic voices that resonate today. When the new season premieres on October 4, viewers will be watching closely to see how she and her fellow newcomers help redefine the next era of Saturday Night Live.
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