Colin Jost became a household name for his humorous delivery of the “news” on Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update.” He might also have garnered a fair amount of fame simply for being Scarlett Johansson’s husband. But the comedian has carved his own path to the spotlight.
Just as SNL helped cast members like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Bill Hader launch careers beyond the live stage at NBC, Jost has also dipped his toe into other acting waters. And whether he’s to be believed or not, it’s landed him some high-profile acting gigs — perhaps even without formal auditions.
Colin Jost joined ‘SNL’ in 2005 as a writer Saturday Night Live — “John Mulaney” Episode 1790 — Pictured: Anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, October 31, 2020 — (Photo by: Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Jost has been an on-screen SNL regular for almost a decade. But he...
Just as SNL helped cast members like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Bill Hader launch careers beyond the live stage at NBC, Jost has also dipped his toe into other acting waters. And whether he’s to be believed or not, it’s landed him some high-profile acting gigs — perhaps even without formal auditions.
Colin Jost joined ‘SNL’ in 2005 as a writer Saturday Night Live — “John Mulaney” Episode 1790 — Pictured: Anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, October 31, 2020 — (Photo by: Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Jost has been an on-screen SNL regular for almost a decade. But he...
- 1/29/2023
- by Nikelle Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A world premiere musical stage adaptation that reimagines the hit 1983 Eddie Murphy-Dan Aykroyd comedy Trading Places has cast Freestyle Love Supreme‘s Aneesa Folds in the role that made Murphy a Hollywood superstar, with Bryce Pinkham (Broadway’s A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) in the Aykroyd spot.
With a book by Reno 911! actor and writer Thomas Lennon, direction by Kenny Leon and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Broadway’s First Date), Trading Places will debut at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre on May 25, running through June 26.
“I am so excited to come home with this world class cast and creative team and a new musical that I know will resonate and be embraced by the Atlanta community,” said Leon in a statement. “With Trading Places, we’re exploring the idea of what would...
With a book by Reno 911! actor and writer Thomas Lennon, direction by Kenny Leon and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Broadway’s First Date), Trading Places will debut at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre on May 25, running through June 26.
“I am so excited to come home with this world class cast and creative team and a new musical that I know will resonate and be embraced by the Atlanta community,” said Leon in a statement. “With Trading Places, we’re exploring the idea of what would...
- 3/23/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains Coming 2 America spoilers.
One thing Coming 2 Ameirca is not lacking in is nostalgia and easter eggs for the past. Before the opening credits have even concluded, we’ve learned that Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) has surprisingly kept a sentimental photo of his one-time barber from 1988, and another of himself in a McDowell’s uniform. Soon enough John Amos and Louie Anderson also show up for a bow in the opening montage.
Yet one of the best callbacks in the whole film is slightly subtler when we learn of the fates of Randolph and Mortimer Duke, the two capitalist blue bloods who were the bad guys in Murphy’s Trading Places. And yes, this means Coming 2 America is also technically a sequel to Trading Places too.
Before the newly crowned King Akeem ever meets his long lost son Lavelle (Jermaine Fowler), we’re introduced to the...
One thing Coming 2 Ameirca is not lacking in is nostalgia and easter eggs for the past. Before the opening credits have even concluded, we’ve learned that Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) has surprisingly kept a sentimental photo of his one-time barber from 1988, and another of himself in a McDowell’s uniform. Soon enough John Amos and Louie Anderson also show up for a bow in the opening montage.
Yet one of the best callbacks in the whole film is slightly subtler when we learn of the fates of Randolph and Mortimer Duke, the two capitalist blue bloods who were the bad guys in Murphy’s Trading Places. And yes, this means Coming 2 America is also technically a sequel to Trading Places too.
Before the newly crowned King Akeem ever meets his long lost son Lavelle (Jermaine Fowler), we’re introduced to the...
- 3/6/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Oscar nominee Laura Linney won't pick a dress to wear to the Oscars until the last minute - because she can't bring herself to turn any of the designers down. Linney, nominated for the Best Actress Award at this year's Academy Awards, has already been approached by Prada, Vera Wang and Randolph Duke with gown offers. Being the center of attention isn't something Linney's used to and she's finding it all a bit of a stress. She says, "I don't know what I'm wearing yet. I feel terrible saying no to people, because as an actor you're so accustomed to being turned down."...
- 3/7/2001
- WENN
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