SNL adds a new cast member for the forthcoming season

Starting next month, SNL will not only begin it's 34th season two weeks early, but with the addition of a new cast member who's an alumnus of the Upright Citizens Brigade troupe.

SNL Gets Upright With New Cast Member

SNL Gets Upright With New Cast Member
Posted by Frank Meyer - Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:48 PM

Saturday Night Live just announced the addition of a new cast member for the upcoming fall season, the show’s 34th. New York City stand up comic and Upright Citizens Brigade member Bobby Moynihan will join the cast of the long-running sketch comedy show.

SNL insiders are said to have expected a female cast member to be named, since Amy Poehler is bailing (she is preggers and joining the cast of the Office spinoff). It’s possible another new addition will be announced soon.

Some of you might be familiar with Moynihan from the improv show Asssscat, or from The Line, an online video project funded by Lorne Michaels' production company, directed by SNL head-writer Seth Meyers, and starring SNL cast-members Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis. He is also the member of much buzzed-about sketch comedy group called Buffoons.

"We are, of course, incredibly thrilled that Bobby is going to be on Saturday Night Live,” said UCBT Artistic Director Anthony King. “He's been a fixture and favorite at the UCB Theatre in NYC for many, many years now and it's exciting to see him get recognized and rewarded for his ridiculous talent. He also has a great beard and we hope America gets the chance to experience that as well."

And he looks a lot like Howard Stern Show sidekick Artie Lang (right)!

IMO, more like a cross between John Belushi and Chris Farley. Well, Bobby, welcome to the jungle and enjoy your stay. :D