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SNL UK Adds Freddie Meredith to Season 2 Cast
Confirmed
In Short: Freddie Meredith, known for his roles in 'Such Brave Girls' and 'Big Boys,' joins the cast of 'Saturday Night Live UK' for its second season.
The second season of "Saturday Night Live UK" is set to premiere on September 12, with Jeff Goldblum hosting and Irish singer-songwriter CMAT as the musical guest. The show, produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW, will air 12 episodes, four more than the first season.
Meredith's background in theater and comedy has prepared him well for the role. He trained at drama school and began working professionally in theater, eventually transitioning to comedy and stand-up. His previous work includes roles in "Such Brave Girls" and "Big Boys," and he recently debuted his Edinburgh Fringe show, which earned him a nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for best newcomer.
The show's second season will continue to feature guest hosts and musical guests, with notable hosts from the first season including Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, and Ted Lasso actor Hannah Waddingham. The additional episodes are planned for early 2027, ensuring that the show will continue to entertain audiences for years to come.
What's confirmed
- He said: \"It's the most iconic comedy show and it looks like so much fun. It will undoubtedly inform everything I do for the rest of my career and I can't wait for the experience. It's SNL!!!\" \"I trained at drama school and began working professionally in theatre,\" he explained. \"Over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to comedy and started doing stand-up alongside my acting work, and that naturally led me into making short sketches online.\" Season 2 opens with Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum hosting and Irish singer-songwriter CMAT as the musical guest.
What's still developing
- Sky unscripted chief Phil Edgar-Jones told delegates at the recent Edinburgh Television Festival that the British remake of the iconic U.S. sketch show could continue beyond the second season.
- “We’re in this for the long run, and we’re super proud of it, and super proud of the team,” Edgar-Jones said, adding that he was pleased to have proved the social media “naysayers” wrong – referencing the general feeling from the British public and TV industry prior to the show’s launch that Season 1 would fail.
- Saturday Night Live UK is expanding its ensemble for season 2, with actor and comedian Freddie Meredith joining the cast ahead of the show's return this weekend.
- Asked why he wanted to be part of the show, Meredith called it \"a no brainer\".
- He joins the season 1 line-up, all of whom return for the new run: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
- Hailing from Shepherd's Bush, Meredith counts Jamie Demetriou, Tim Key, Tina Fey, Nathan Fielder, Kristen Wiig, Steve Coogan, Steve Carell and Julia Davis among his comedy heroes.
- Popular on Variety “It’s a no brainer, it’s the most iconic comedy show and it looks like so much fun,” he said of joining the cast.
- The comedian has previously starred in “Such Brave Girls” and “Big Boys.” According to the bio shared by “SNL U.K.”, he hails from London, living just a stone’s throw from the show’s HQ in White City.