SNL Season 50 Cast Revealed with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris
- Maya Rudolph returned to 'Saturday Night Live' to portray Kamala Harris, while Jim Gaffigan debuted as Tim Walz.
- The season premiere featured notable appearances from Dana Carvey and James Austin Johnson, coinciding with Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race.
- The show aims to cover the 2024 presidential campaign, with new cast members replacing those who departed over the summer.
The 50th season of 'Saturday Night Live' premiered on September 28, featuring a reassembled cast and new members. Maya Rudolph returned to portray Vice President Kamala Harris, while Jim Gaffigan made his debut as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The season opener included notable appearances from Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump, amidst heightened interest due to the upcoming presidential election. The reshuffling of the Democratic ticket, with Biden withdrawing from the race and endorsing Harris, intensified speculation about casting choices. The show also saw the departure of three cast members over the summer, with replacements including Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline. The season aims to cover the 2024 presidential campaign, with Rudolph's portrayal of Harris anticipated to draw significant attention from fans and critics alike.