Inside the Making of 'Saturday Night': A Biopic on SNL's Origins

Filmmaker Jason Reitman's biopic 'Saturday Night' about the inception of 'Saturday Night Live' will hit American theaters on October 11, 49 years after SNL's first broadcast. The screenplay is based on interviews with SNL's cast, writers, and crew, revealing behind-the-scenes stories. The film features an ensemble cast led by Gabriel LaBelle.

Filmmaker Jason Reitman is set to delve into the origins of 'Saturday Night Live' with his upcoming biopic, 'Saturday Night'.

The film, backed by Hollywood studio Sony Pictures, will debut in American theaters on October 11, marking the 49th anniversary of the iconic show's first broadcast on NBC in 1975.

Penned by Reitman and Gil Kenan, the screenplay draws from extensive interviews with the surviving cast, writers, and crew members to capture the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped the show's debut season. The movie features a star-studded ensemble, including Gabriel LaBelle as SNL creator Lorne Michaels and a host of other notable actors portraying key figures from the show's early days.