Jason Reitman is set to direct an episode of Sony Pictures' 'Saturday Night Live'

By Naveen May 02, 2023

Sony Pictures has commissioned a film from Jason Reitman based on the first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live" in October 1975.

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Reitman and Kenan are currently in production on a sequel to "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" due for release in December 2021.

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Following the success of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," the two signed an overall producing deal with Sony.

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In addition to writing the screenplay, Reitman and Kenan will also produce the "SNL" film.

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Regular partners Jason Blumenfeld and Erica Mills will also produce the "SNL" project.

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The first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live" on NBC on October 11, 1975, featured comedy legends such as Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, and Gilda Radner.

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"Saturday Night Live" was developed by Dick Ebersol, who hired Lorne Michaels as showrunner, a position he still holds on the long-running series.

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