Chloe Fineman Exits SNL After Seven Seasons as She Joins a Major New Netflix Project
Chloe Fineman Exits SNL After Seven Seasons – SNL fans are saying goodbye to one of the show’s most recognisable performers. Fineman announced her departure from the long-running NBC comedy series after seven seasons on Saturday Night Live on Saturday. Her departure comes as reports suggest she is in line to join the adaptation of Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar for Netflix, a significant change of direction for her acting career.
Peacock’s The Five Star Weekend Breaks Streaming Record With More Than 1 Billion Minutes ViewedChloe Fineman Confirms She’s Leaving SNL
Fineman joined Saturday Night Live in 2019 as a featured player before being elevated to the show’s main cast. She became one of the show’s breakout impressionists during her seven-season run, earning praise for her celebrity impersonations, including Jennifer Coolidge, Drew Barrymore, Nicole Kidman, Britney Spears and Timothée Chalamet.
Fineman thanked SNL creator Lorne Michaels and the cast and crew for giving her what she called the greatest opportunity of her career in an emotional Instagram post announcing her exit. It was emotional, but the right decision for me at this stage in my career, she said.
Why Is Chloe Fineman Leaving S.N.L.?
Fineman has not given a single reason for her departure but several reports point to the timing coinciding with her next major acting gig.
The comedian is also reportedly joining Netflix’s adaptation of Myron Bolitar, a thriller series based on bestselling novels by Harlan Coben. Fineman gets to try his hand at scripted TV rather than sketch comedy with this series, which is expected to feature actors such as Colin Woodell, KJ Apa and Diane Guerrero.
Fineman’s choice makes sense: It’s become routine for SNL performers to transition into movies and streaming gigs after a handful of hit seasons on the show.
A Career Based on Celebrity Impressions You Won’t Forget
One of Fineman’s greatest strengths during her SNL tenure was her ability to transform into famous personalities. Her impressions often went viral on social media, helping to establish her as one of the show’s most versatile cast members.
In addition to her work on Saturday Night Live, she has also been steadily building an acting portfolio with appearances in films like Babylon and Megalopolis.
What Her Exit Means for ‘SNL’
Fineman’s departure comes as another transition period for Saturday Night Live. Over the past few years, several long-time cast members have departed to make way for newer comedians to step into bigger roles.
Viewers will miss her celebrity impressions and original characters, but her departure is also part of the show’s history of changing out its cast as alumni move on to other projects in television and film.
With Netflix’s Myron Bolitar on the horizon, Fineman is starting a new chapter that might bring her to an even larger audience beyond sketch comedy.
Sources
People – Chloe Confirmed Details from Saturday Night Live alum Fineman’s goodbye Instagram post, her Netflix project and more.
Entertainment Weekly – Covered her seven-season stint at SNL, history of promotions and notable celebrity impressions.
TVLine – Fineman is joining Netflix’s adaptation of Myron Bolitar.
NBC News / TODAY – Reported on her official exit announcement and the wider cast changes at Saturday Night Live.
