Woody Harrelson explains why Jim Carrey will take over as Joe Biden on ‘SNL’

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 returned on, well, Saturday night (LOLz) for its season 46 premiere, and it couldn’t have all come together at a better time!

“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 returned for its 46th season with a cold open satirising the recent US presidential debate.In front of a limited live audience, Carrey debuted his comedy performance of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden – following SNL colleagues Woody Harrelson and Jason Sudeikis, who have both previously played the former vice-president – while Alec Baldwin revisited his popular rendition of Donald Trump.The skit included a reference to Trump and the First Lady’s recent coronavirus

Jim Carrey is making his debut as Joe Biden on 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 it's buzz going.

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

Saturday Night Live has just been released – check it out below.Series creator Lorne Michaels confirmed earlier this month that Carrey would be taking over the role from Woody Harrelson.Michaels said that Carrey put himself forward for the role directly, to portray the democratic presidential candidate in the comedy show’s 46th season.“There was some interest on his part,” Michaels told Vulture. “And then we responded, obviously, positively.

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.

Also Read: 'SNL': Every Episode to Land on Peacock Ahead of Season 46 DebutThe longrunning NBC sketch comedy series is starting off its 46th season with five consecutive shows, leading up to the Nov. 3 election.More to come…

with hair in the shape of a swastika with the visage of Adolf Hitler at the side; the caption read, “Trump’s allegiances couldn’t have been any clearer in that debate if his hair were on fire — and it was.”Also Read: Get Your 1st Look at Jim Carrey's Joe Biden on 'SNL' (Video)The critical cartoons are in response to the president’s failure to condemn white supremacy and militia groups during Tuesday’s presidential debate and, instead, his decision to tell the Proud Boys — an FBI-designated

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

shared a sneak peek of Jim Carrey as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Maya Rudolph as running mate Kamala Harris ahead of Saturday’s premiere.

Jim Carrey will be making his debut as Joe Biden on this weekend’s season premiere of Saturday Night Live and the first look clip was just revealed!

Jeff Daniels says he's eager to see what long-time friend and collaborator Jim Carrey has planned for his Saturday Night Live run as Joe Biden. On Wednesday's The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Comey Rule star was asked whether he'd spoken to his Dumb and Dumber co-star about the highly anticipated SNL gig.

“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels explained why Jim Carrey was tapped to take on the role of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the show’s upcoming 46th season. The popular NBC sketch show announced on Wednesday that the “Ace Ventura” actor will be the new celebrity impersonator to tackle Biden when the show returns on Oct.