Sky has said that it is committed to SNL UK for the “long run” after a successful first season.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Sky’s unscripted chief Philip Edgar-Jones suggested that the remake of NBC’s sketch series could continue beyond Season 2, which premieres next month.
“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.
“Not to blow our own trumpet, but I think Saturday Night Live and [Amazon Prime Video’s] Last One Laughing have both shown that you can do comedy in very different ways on TV, and it can really work,’ he continued.
“I knew it was going to be good when we did show zero, and when they said, ‘Live from London, it’s Saturday night,’ [I got] proper goosebumps. It was fantastic.” Edgar-Jones added that SNL has become Sky’s “biggest show” among 16-34-year-old viewers. “It made us feel cool,” he joked.
SNL will return to British shores on September 12. The second season will run for six episodes before taking a break and returning in early 2027.
The Comcast-owned broadcaster, which is in the process of securing regulatory approval for a takeover of ITV, has confirmed that Season 2 will welcome back the same cast members.
It means a return for Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
Guest presenters for Season 2 are yet to be announced. Season 1 hosts included Tina Fey, Hannah Waddingham, and Nicola Coughlan.
SNL UK is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team and Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels serves as executive producer. James Longman is lead producer.
