Lorne Michaels Wants ‘SNL U.K.’ to Be ‘Smarter and Funnier’ Than U.S. Version: It Should Be the ‘Cooler of the Two Shows’
By Marc Malkin
Published on April 15, 2026.
Lorne Michaels, creator and longtime producer of "Saturday Night Live" and long-time producer, has expressed his desire for the U.K. version of the show to be "smarter and funnier" than the US version. His comments were made during a post-screening Q&A at the Los Angeles premiere of his documentary, "Lorne," which includes archival material and interviews with “SNL” cast members and writers. The documentary, directed by Morgan Neville, is set to be released on April 17.
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