Killam speculated that the production schedule of a film he's directing and starring in, "Why We're Killing Gunther," may have played a part because two months of post-production work on the movie would have coincided with "SNL's" production schedule. Killam and fellow cast member Jay Pharoah won't be back when "SNL" returns this fall for its 42nd season, the network said Monday. Longtime "Saturday Night Live" cast member Taran Killam says he "was never given a reason why" he was being let go after six seasons on the NBC program. Pharoah was also on the program for six seasons and had the coveted role of impersonating President Barack Obama. Killam performed several celebrity impressions on the show, including Brad Pitt and Donald Trump — although the Trump role went to "SNL" announcer and former star Darrell Hammond during the past season.

Source: Fox News August 09, 2016 13:00 UTC