Megalopolis actress Chloe Fineman reveals she's very “excited” to have THESE stars on SNL ahead of season 50

Chloe Fineman, known for her comedic talent and roles in many productions, is gearing up for an exciting season of Saturday Night Live (SNL). In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE at the opening of her new sci-fi film Megalopolis, Fineman opens up about how excited she is for the series' 50th season. Megalopolis, starring Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza and Grace VanderWaal, premiered on September 23, 2024.

Fineman said the SNL cast has reunited at Studio 8H and is ready to begin the highly anticipated 50th season. “I’m excited,” she said. She said they were celebrating for the 50th grand entrance and she believes their special political guests will be announced soon.

The atmosphere during the preparations is nostalgic as Fineman described it as a good back-to-school atmosphere. With several notable guests confirmed, the season promises to be dynamic and exciting. Anticipation is high and fans are excited to see how SNL will celebrate its milestone season.

As part of the anticipation for the upcoming season, Fineman shared the amazing guest star lineup that has already been revealed. These include well-known names such as Jean Smart, Jelly Roll, Nate Bargatze, Coldplay, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish. Fineman is particularly excited about working with music legends, saying, “I mean, Stevie Nicks and Ariana Grande.” [as guests] is crazy.”

She also shared her excitement about sharing the stage (maybe) with Chappell Roan, a rising star she admires. “I definitely had a Chappell Roan summer, like we all did,” Fineman said. “So I thought, I can't believe I could be in the same building singing 'Pink Pony Club,' you know? So we'll see. Hopefully that will happen.”

This season also sees a change in the cast and many new comedians joining SNL. Emil Wakim, Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline will make their debut on the legendary stage. These fresh faces are expected to bring new energy and new perspectives to the show.

In addition to the new additions, SNL has made changes to its current cast. Punkie Johnson, Chloe Troast and Molly Kearney, Fineman's co-stars, will not be returning this season. Meanwhile, Marcello Hernandez, Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker have been promoted to the main cast after spending two years as leads.

During the “Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Program” luncheon, Fineman shared her thoughts and advice for newcomers to SNL. “Have fun,” she said, referencing her own experiences on the show. “Yeah…You're kind of thrown into the fire.”

With the new season just around the corner, fans and cast members alike are excited to see what SNL has to offer. Season 50 will premiere on September 28, 2024 at 11:30 pm ET on NBC. Meanwhile, Fineman's film Megalopolis hits theaters on September 27, 2024.

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