Jim Carrey close to signing on for Saturday Night Live Joe Biden role

NEW YORK -- The big debate — the one between Alec Baldwin and Jim Carrey — was a winner in the ratings.“Saturday Night Live” scored its biggest season premiere audience in four years and second best in 12 years, emphasizing the importance of presidential election time for the NBC comedy show.Its “cold open” featured Baldwin, portraying President Donald Trump, satirizing last week's debate performance.

Donald Trump and Megan Thee Stallion's message supporting Black people during her performance.The NBC late-night sketch series on Saturday night jumped into the reenactment of the recent debate between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

Alec Baldwin is addressing some online backlash for his portrayal of President Donald Trump.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVSaturday Night Live returned to the studio last night to open its 46th season with host Chris Rock and Megan Thee Stallion.

Saturday Night Live debuted , but it was still flawless moment that sent Twitter into full stan mode. During season premiere's cold open, Alec Baldwin's faced off in a heated non-debate with Carey's Biden. It was barely more outrageous than the actual , especially considering their secret weapon: the Democratic nominee for Vice President. "The both of you, this stops right now.

“Saturday Night Live” has truly upped the star power for this election-year season, and Jim Carrey’s take on Joe Biden might be the jolt the show needs to keep its buzz going. The comedy icon made his guest-starring debut over the weekend for a politically charged cold open that lampooned the recent presidential debates.

Saturday Night Live went political at the launch of its 46th season with a parody of last week’s presidential debate, a jab at Donald Trump by Chris Rock, and a message from Megan Thee Stallion in support of black people.

has to keep up.The sketch comedy series returned over the weekend for its season 46 premiere, and the show had to act quickly to address the recent news that President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19.With only two days to incorporate the massive news into their sketches, here's how handled the unexpected development.As expected, Saturday's «Cold Open» sketch still focused primarily on the recent chaotic presidential debate between Trump (once again played by Alec Baldwin) and Joe

Maya Rudolph can do no wrong when it comes to portraying Kamala Harris. During 's cold open, the comedian stepped on stage as the voice of reason and strength after Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump and Jim Carrey's Joe Biden bickered back and forth during their presidential debate. The Democratic vice presidential nominee took on the role of stern teacher, telling Trump to «not treat my Joe like that.

Saturday Night Live opened on an expected note, with the Season 46 premiere riffing on the major political event — well, the scheduled one, at least — of the week: the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. With Beck Bennett portraying moderator Chris Wallace, Alec Baldwin returning as Trump, and Jim Carrey making his debut as Joe Biden, audiences were treated to another round of the very unpresidential histrionics that unfolded Tuesday night, with NotTrump immediately

has truly upped the star power for this election-year season, and Jim Carrey's take on Joe Biden might be the jolt the show needs to keep it's buzz going.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe moment comedy fans have long-been waiting for has finally arrived: NBC late-night sketch series “Saturday Night Live” returned for its 46th season on Oct. 3, jumping right into the political news of the times with a cold open sketch about the first presidential debate, which took place on Sept.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticJim Carrey and Maya Rudolph got the first promo of the week for their upcoming turns as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but guest host Chris Rock and musical guest Megan Thee Stallion have also gotten their shot.In a couple quick hosting announcement promos, Rock and Megan poke some fun at mask-wearing and COVID safety precautions.“Show’s gonna be great, we’re not even worried,” Rock says.

Saturday Night Live will kick off its 46th (!!!) season on Saturday, October 3, with guest host and musical guest Megan Thee Stallion.

Jim Carrey suits up to get in character as presidential nominee Joe Biden in a teaser for the new season of Saturday Night Live.

"Saturday Night Live" is widely known for its nearly relentless parodies of politicians during election season. The likes of Alec Baldwin, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have played politicians on the show, and now, Jim Carrey and Maya Rudolph are suiting up to portray Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, respectively.

Saturday Night Live” shared a clip of Jim Carrey and Maya Rudolph transforming into former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris, respectively, on Thursday.NBC’s sketch comedy show, which returns for season 46 on Saturday, has a long history of humorous depictions of political figures played by notable actors and comedians, and this year is no exception.

Jim Carreyas Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, who will make his debut on the season 46 premiere of this weekend.In the 18-second promo, released Thursday, Carrey is joined by alum Maya Rudolph, who will reprise her role as vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, as they transform into the political figures.The teaser ends on the big reveal, showing Carrey and Rudolph looking ever the part and inhabiting Biden and Harris' personas. The pair pose with knowing looks as the spotlight

Comedian Chris Rock will host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live, network NBC has announced.