Chris Redd is the latest cast member to leave 'SNL.' 'Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I'm grateful to Lorne Michaels and to the entire 'SNL' organization,' Redd said as part of a statement.
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Villaseñor was also promoted to a regular player in 2018 after two years on the show, memorably impersonating celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton. Outside of"SNL," she has worked extensively in animation, voicing characters in"Toy Story 4," Netflix's"Q-Force" and Cartoon Network's"Adventure Time."
Athari's departure comes after just one season: He joined the cast as a featured player last fall along with Sarah Sherman and James Austin Johnson, but struggled to get screen time and launch signature characters, save for"international singing sensation" Angelo. It's believed to be the biggest cast shakeup since 1985, following Michaels' return to the show after a five-year absence, when nearly all of the cast was replaced, including Billy Crystal and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
"SNL" has struggled to find its footing in recent years, with fewer political sketches after Donald Trump left the White House, and faced COVID-related obstacles. Fan-favorite players such as Bryant, Davidson and Cecily Strong have also taken extended absences from the show while filming other projects. Strong will also be absent for at least the early part of the upcoming season.
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