Michael Longfellow is leaving Saturday Night Live after three seasons.
Deadline reported Thursday that the actor and comedian, 31, will exit the NBC late-night sketch comedy series after three seasons.
Longfellow joined SNL in Season 48 and was made a series regular cast member ahead of Season 50.
Variety and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his departure.
News of Longfellow’s exit follows word that Devon Walker and Emil Wakim will leave SNL.
Longfellow reportedly screen-tested as a possible new “Weekend Update” host in May.
SNL Season 51 will premiere Oct. 4 on NBC. Remaining cast members include Kenan Thompson and “Weekend Update” host Colin Jost.
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Dan Aykroyd (L) and Bill Murray arrive on the red carpet at the premiere of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” in New York City on November 15, 2021. Aykroyd was an original cast member when “SNL” premiered in 1975. Aykroyd stayed on until 1979, while Murray was a part of the show from 1977 to 1980. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
