'They need a real impressionist to do that. They’re gonna find somebody really, really good. I’d be struggling.”
LOS ANGELES — Steve Martin’s next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he’d portray.,” fans clamored to see who the late-night comedy show would pick to play Harris’ new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels called Martin to offer him the role on the upcoming 50th season, premiering Sept. 28, which he declined.Greg Doherty | Getty Images; Alex Kormann | Star Tribune via Getty Images Although Martin initially leaned into the fun, writing on social platform Threads that he “just learned that Tim Walz wants to go on the road with Marty Short,” he also noted the impression comes with a long-term commitment of performing on the show.
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