Lorne: An Unprecedented Journey Behind the Scenes of Saturday Night Live
Cinema and comedy enthusiasts can brace themselves for a unique experience with the release of 'Lorne', the new film that promises to take audiences on an unprecedented journey behind the scenes of the life of Lorne Michaels, the iconic creator of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL). This documentary, which will debut in theaters in the United States on April 17, is a Focus Features production directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker, Morgan Neville.
With unparalleled access to the legendary producer's life, the film features exclusive footage, archival treasures, and interviews with key figures from SNL, including Tina Fey, Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, and John Mulaney, who contribute their memories and personal experiences to the project.
Lorne Michaels is not only famous for creating SNL in 1975 - a show that now celebrates over half a century of existence and is in its 51st season - but also for his ability to launch stars into stardom, including names such as John Belushi, Bill Murray, and Eddie Murphy, as well as producing successful films like 'Wayne's World' and 'Mean Girls'.
Moreover, Gabriel LaBelle portrayed Michaels in the film 'Saturday Night', released by Sony in 2024, which depicted the story of the SNL's inaugural episode. Director Morgan Neville is recognized for his award-winning documentary '20 Feet From Stardom', in addition to other acclaimed works such as 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' and the anticipated project about Paul McCartney, 'Man on the Run'.