What To Know
- Chloe Fineman announced she is leaving Saturday Night Live after seven seasons.
- Fineman expressed deep affection for SNL, its cast, and creator Lorne Michaels.
- She is reportedly in talks to join the cast of Netflix’s upcoming drama series Myron Bolitar.
Just as Saturday Night Live was beginning to recover from the mass exodus that reshaped its cast not too long ago, another shocking departure rocked Studio 8H.
After seven years, staple Chloe Fineman will be leaving the long-standing NBC variety show in Season 52.
“After 7 wonderful seasons at SNL, I have decided it’s time for my next chapter,” she wrote on Instagram. “It’s cliché to say this, but working at SNL has been the greatest privilege of my life. I still can’t really believe I got to be a part of it. I fell in love with the place the second I walked through the door. Lorne (if you’re reading this on your burner account), I want you to know that I am forever in your debt.”
Her post suggests the departure was her own decision and that she is ready for a new chapter, rather than leaving because of conflict or dissatisfaction. Harboring no ill will, Fineman remains deeply affectionate toward SNL, Lorne Michaels, and her colleagues, calling the show her home and its staff her family.
“Every day I was lucky enough to be surrounded by the best people in the business, and I was constantly amazed watching them work. Sewing a Jojo Siwa costume in 10 hours. Writing a cold open at 2 pm on a Saturday. Finishing the VFX of a video minutes before dress (I don’t know if “finishing VFX” is the right technical term but you get the idea).”
While Fineman did not give a specific reason for leaving, she did state it was difficult to walk away, but it was the right time to leave.
She finished the post by explaining, “It’s really hard to leave SNL, but it does feel like the right time. I’m going to miss it a lot. But the people who work there are my family, and that place is my home, and I know I’ll never be too far away.”
According to Deadline, Fineman is in negotiations to join Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, and Diane Guerrero in Myron Bolitar, Netflix’s drama series loosely based on Harlan Coben‘s book series.
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