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In an appearance on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s Fly on the Wall podcast, Sharon Stone thanked longtime Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels for saving her life.

A movie based on the life of the late Chris Farley is in the works!

It looks like Jason Reitman‘s “SNL 1975” won’t be the only upcoming movie to tackle the legendary late-night show. Deadline reports that biopic “The Chris Farley Show” is being shopped around to studios with Paul Walter Hauser attached to play the legendary “SNL” cast member.  Josh Gad is also on board to direct.  Scott Neustadter and Michael H.

Katcy Stephan A Chris Farley biopic is in the works, with Josh Gad set to direct. In the hot package being shopped around town, Emmy, Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Award winner Paul Walter Hauser is attached to star as the legendary comedian. There’s no word yet on where the project will land, but it’s sure to attract a slew of bidders.

Now here is a package coming together that is sure to set the town and market on fire. Deadline is hearing that a script based on The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts is being shopped with Paul Walter Hauser attached to play the iconic late comic and actor.

Kristen Wiig received a star-studded reception last night when she hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the fifth time allowing her to join the elite “Five-Timers Club.” “I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting, so I am officially in the five-timers club,” Wiig, 50, told the excited crowd. After taking a moment to welcome the “SNL” band, the “Palm Royale” star explained the significance of the club to the gathered audience. “So I have to say as a former cast member, it is very special being a five-timer,” Wiig said shortly before being interrupted by Paul Rudd who asks the “Bridesmaids” star if he could be part of the sketch where she gets her jacket.

Ahead of starring in 1975, Jason Reitman’s period comedy feature, Kaia Gerber is getting a feel for Studio 8H.

The View co-host Joy Behar once auditioned for Saturday Night Live. It did not go well.

EXCLUSIVE: Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (The Accountant 2) is among the final additions to the cast of Sony Pictures’ film SNL 1975 (working title), based on real-life behind-the-scenes accounts of the opening night of Saturday Night Live. Other new cast members for the Jason Reitman pic include Billy Bryk (Friendship), Joe Chrest (Stranger Things), Taylor Gray (Star Wars: Rebels) and Mcabe Gregg (Teenage Badass).

While filming “The Blues Brothers” in 1979, John Belushi was partying so hard that he was often unable to function.One night, after yet another Belushi delay, director John Landis knocked on the door of his trailer, fed up.“Inside, John sat disheveled, eyes vacant. Atop a desk sat a mound of cocaine,” writes Daniel de Visé in his new book, “The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic,” (Atlantic Monthly Press, March 19).“ ‘John, you’re killing yourself,’ Landis cried. ‘Do not do this to my movie.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Bupkis” Season 2 is bupkis. Star Pete Davidson has confirmed that he has opted not to continue with his semi-autobiographical Peacock comedy, which had previously been renewed for a second season. “I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family,” Davidson said ina.

Pete Davidson has decided not to move forward with his Peacock series Bupkis, despite its season two renewal last year.

Pete Davidson is moving on. The comedian has decided not to proceed with a second season of his semi-autobiographical series Bupkis for Peacock.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Sharon Stone stopped by Dana Carvey and David Spade’s “Fly On The Wall” podcast to discuss the time she hosted “Saturday Night Live” back in April 1992 shortly after the release of her erotic blockbuster “Basic Instinct.” Stone remembered being “terrified” during the live taping as protestors stormed the stage seconds before her monologue. Six men were eventually arrested due to the incident. Stone said “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels “personally saved my life” when the protestors charged.

Saturday Night Live has booked Ken.

Caroline Brew editor Ramy Youssef will host the next “Saturday Night Live” episode, airing on March 30, with Travis Scott as the musical guest. This announcement was made during the March 9 “SNL” episode, which was hosted by Josh Brolin with Ariana Grande as the musical guest. Youssef’s upcoming HBO comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” debuts on March 23.

The People’s Joker, the transgender Joker parody film that was banned by Warner Bros.Directed by American filmmaker Vera Drew, the film was first screened at the Toronto Film Festival back in 2022. Immediately after its premiere, a “media conglomerate” (which Dew did not disclose) filed a cease-and-desist order against the film, causing all screenings to be shut down and leaving the future of the movie uncertain.The film has now received a US release date set for April 5.

Adam Sandler fully believes “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer Lorne Michaels isn’t quite ready to leave the NBC variety show despite rumors circulating about his retirement.“I don’t see that happening,” Sandler, 57, told “Entertainment Tonight” at the premiere of his new film, “Spaceman.” “I don’t, maybe somebody said he might, but I talked to Lorne, I don’t think he’s saying enough. He’s rocking. He loves it.” According to the “50 First Dates” actor, Michaels, 79, still enjoys putting every single episode together.

Emmy-nominated TV and film producer Brooke Posch (Broad City, Difficult People) is launching Good&Done Entertainment.

Shane Gillis is BACK on Saturday Night Live… But he doesn’t want you looking into his history with the show!

Shane Gillis has returned to host “SNL” after being fired from the cast in 2019 for having made racist, homophobic and misogynistic remarks. During the Feb. 24 episode, Gillis didn’t shy away from the elephant in the room, briefly acknowledging his firing in his opening monologue.

A great deal has changed since “Saturday Night Live” first aired in 1975, but one carpenter has remained a constant. Stephen “Demo” DeMaria, 85, has helped build the sets for every one of the show’s 960 episodes. “I never missed no show,” the Brooklyn native told The Post in his thick accent.

Mark Ruffalo would be one of the most hyped hosts of Saturday Night Live ever, but sadly it doesn’t look like he’s going to be jumping into the gig anytime soon.

Saturday Night Live has set its latest tranche of hosts and musical guests.

Andy Samberg is heading to PaleyFest LA.

Adam Sandler is teaming up with his Uncut Gems director Benny Safdie on a new comedy special for Netflix.

Kim Matula has landed an exciting new movie role in the upcoming film SNL 1975 directed by Jason Reitman.

Last Friday’s biggest news may have been the first castings for Jason Reitman‘s upcoming “SNL 1975,” all about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans from the legendary TV show’s opening night on October 11, 1975. And the cast for Reitman’s film is already formidable with young talent, with Gabriel LaBelle playing “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as writer Rachel Shuster and Cooper Hoffman as NBC exec Dick Ebersol.

Fresh from the awards circuit, where she picked up an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe, Ayo Edebiri is set to host Saturday Night Live for the first time.