When Cecily Strong submerged herself in a giant vat of wine while singing “My Way” on last season’s final episode of “Saturday Night Live,” it seemed like an almost-certain swan song. Joining them for the 47th season will be returning faces Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner, Alex Moffat, Kyle Mooney, Ego Nwodim, Chris Redd and Melissa Villaseñor. NBC via Getty Images Beck Bennett as Mike Pence, and Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren during the cold open in Season 45. Heading into Season 47, the ensemble will consist of 21 cast members ― the largest in recent history ― which will allow for flexibility in the notoriously punishing “SNL” schedule. NBC via Getty Images Veteran performer Beck Bennett will depart "Saturday Night Live" after eight seasons.

Source: Huffington Post September 27, 2021 17:48 UTC