SNL Adds Five New Cast Members For Season 51

Saturday Night Live has announced five new cast members for season 51 including Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall and rising TikTok comedians.

Saturday Night Live is shaking up its lineup ahead of season 51, adding five new performers to the cast following a wave of departures.

NBC confirmed that Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska will all join the iconic sketch comedy show as featured players when it returns this fall.

Ben Marshall

For longtime viewers, Marshall is already a familiar face. Since 2021, he has been part of the writing staff and a key member of the comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy, frequently appearing in on-camera sketches. His promotion to the cast solidifies his growing presence on the show.

The other additions reflect the show’s strategy of tapping into fresh talent, especially from social media. Culhane, Patterson, and Slowikowska all boast strong followings on TikTok, where they’ve built reputations for their comedic content.

Veronika Slowikowska

Slowikowska, who has nearly 700,000 followers, has also appeared on FX’s What We Do in the Shadows.

Jeremy Culhane

Culhane’s acting résumé includes roles in The Sex Lives of College Girls and Heathers.

Kam Patterson

Patterson, meanwhile, is best known for his standup comedy and will soon be seen in the Netflix comedy 72 Hours alongside Kevin Hart.

Tommy Brennan

Brennan rounds out the group of newcomers. Known for his comedy performances, he has previously appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The fresh faces arrive after the departure of four cast members was confirmed last week. Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim will not be returning for the upcoming season.

With a mix of seasoned contributors and rising stars, season 51 of Saturday Night Live looks set to usher in a new era of comedy. The show returns with its premiere episode on October 4.