{
  "id": 15485020,
  "title": "Jason Sudeikis Predicts Lorne Michaels’ ‘SNL’ Replacement Is Down to These Famous Alum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jason-sudeikis-predicts-lorne-michaels-snl-replacement-is-down-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T20:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/jason-sudeikis-predicts-snl-lorne-michaels-replacement-tina-fey-seth-meyers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent years, as \"Saturday Night Live\" (SNL) celebrated its 50th anniversary, speculation regarding the replacement of creator and producer Lorne Michaels has been widespread. Despite Michaels' 81 years old, and no formal retirement announcement, fans and former SNL alums have been discussing possible candidates. Jason Sudeikis, a former SNL cast member who joined the writers' room in 2003 and served as a cast member from 2005-2013, recently shared his thoughts on the matter during an interview on Sam Fragoso's \"Talk Easy\" podcast. When asked if he believes Tina Fey could be the ideal successor, Sudeikis expressed his excitement, saying, \"I think it’s neat. It makes me feel good.\" However, he clarified that such a thought does not guarantee Fey's decision to take on the role. Sudeikis also discussed the potential for SNL to survive without Michaels' leadership, pointing to a five-year period between 1980-1985 when the show managed to thrive without him. He concluded by expressing his hope that Michaels would remain in the decision-making process and mentioned Seth Meyers as another possible replacement.",
  "summary": "\"It's fun to think about, but I'd only be down with it if Lorne is,\" the \"Ted Lasso\" creator and star teases The post Jason Sudeikis Predicts Lorne Michaels’ ‘SNL’ Replacement Is Down to These Famous Alum appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Jason Sudeikis discusses possible SNL replacement candidates.",
    "Sudeikis excited about Tina Fey as potential successor.",
    "Sudeikis mentions Seth Meyers as another possible replacement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}