Jim Carrey is playing Joe Biden on ‘SNL’ after pitching the role himself.
The upcoming 46th season of “Saturday Night Live” is getting a major celebrity addition Jim Carrey is set to play Joe Biden on the legendary sketch comedy series. Carrey, who has hosted “SNL” twice before (first on May 18, 1996 and again on January 8, 2011), pitched series creator Lorne Michaels himself on taking over Biden this season. Several actors appeared as Biden during “SNL” Season 45, including Woody Harrelson, Jason Sudeikis (reprising his Biden after playing the politician when he was Vice President), and John Mulaney.
Michaels says
“There was some interest on his part and then we responded, obviously, positively. But it came down to discussions about what the take was. He and Colin Jost had a bunch of talks. He and I as well. He will give the part energy and strength, and…Hopefully it’s funny.”
“SNL” Season 46 will now pair Carrey’s Joe Biden opposite Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris.
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