Many celebrities got their start onSaturday Night Live. They proved their comedic talent on the small screen and were able to move their way up to starring in movies or having their own TV series. There are many stars that are still big names in the industry years after leaving the sketch-comedy show, and some have new projects releasing this year.
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A few of the projects releasing this year that star formerSaturday Night Livecast members includeBarbieandNo Hard Feelings. From the small screen to the big screen, many of these comedy legends have become household names and are much beloved by fans. With projects releasing this year, these names are sure to stay relevant.
1Fred Armisen - ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’
Ahighly-anticipated animated film, theSuper Mario Bros. Moviedrops this year and will starFred Armisen! He will be voicing the Cranky Kong and will lend his voice alongside other megastars likeChris Pratt,Anya Taylor-JoyandJack Black. The movie features a classic plot line for the franchise, with Mario and Luigi having to travel through an underground labyrinth to save Princess Peach.
Starring in a movie like this is sure to keepFred Armisen’sname as relevant as ever. He is fantastic at impressions, so there’s no doubt that he will shine in a voice role like this. Everyone waiting for this film will have to be patient until thefilm releases on July 07, 2025.
2Will Ferrell - ‘Barbie’
Greta Gerwig’snext filmcoming July 21 of this year isBarbie, andWill Ferrellis set to star as the CEO of Mattel. Barbie embarks on adventures in the human world after she is exiled from Barbieland for being less than perfect. With that description andGerwigdirecting, the film is bound to be as iconic as the doll herself. Perhaps Ferrell will be the reason that Barbie gets cast out of Barbieland.
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With his roster of iconic roles, there’s no doubt that he will play an unforgettable part. The film will also feature the soon-to-be fifteenth DoctorNcuti Gatwa,Margot Robbie,Ryan Gosling,Simu Liu,Issa Raeas well as another former SNL cast member -Kate McKinnon!AlongsideChristopher Nolan’supcoming filmOppenheimer,Barbieis a highly-anticipated release for 2023.
3Maya Rudolph - ‘Loot’
Following a newly divorced billionaire named Molly who is figuring out what to do with the money she inherited, AppleTV+‘sLootwill be returning sometime this year.Maya Rudolphplays Molly, who decides to immerse herself back into her charity foundation in order to help others and heal.
The show also starsNat Faxon,Michaela Jaé RodriguezandAdam Scott. Landing a lead role on a TV series was a great career boost for Maya Rudolph, who is already a comedy legend in her own right. Viewers wait in anticipation to see what’s coming next season as well as what else is next for this talented actress.
4Jason Sudeikis - ‘Fool’s Paradise’
Following the announcement thatthe new season ofTed Lassowill air on March 15,Jason Sudeikisis sure to break the internetwhen the show returns. In addition to this, he will also be starring in the filmFool’s Paradise. The upcoming movie is a comedy byCharlie Daythat focuses on a publicist (Ken Jeong) who gets his big break upon finding a former mental patient that’s identical to a method actor refusing to work.
The film is also set to star a host of talented and well-known actors likeKate Beckinsale,Adrien Brody,Edie Falcoand the lateRay Liotta. There is currently no official release date yet, but the movie will drop sometime in late 2023. Either way, fans of Sudeikis will haveTed Lassoto hold them over until then.
5Pete Davidson - ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’
The latest addition to the franchise will beTransformers: Rise of the Beasts. Along withPete Davidson, the film also starsAnthony RamosandRon Perlman, and it’s set in the 1990s during the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Fans of this iconic franchise are on the edges of their seats waiting for this movie, which releases June 9 of this year.
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Having recently starred in the filmsMeet CuteandBodies Bodies Bodies, Pete is staying busy this year. He is also currently set to star in the filmThe Homereleasing sometime this year and is also in the process of filming another movie, and aTV series titledBupkiswhere he will play the lead.
6Tina Fey - ‘A Haunting in Venice’
Tina Feyis cast inA Haunting in Venice, the upcoming film based on Agatha Christie’s bookHallowe’en Party. The film will seeKenneth Branaghreprise his role as Hercule Poirot, and he will direct the feature too. The film will follow a retired Poirot as he is forced to solve a murder mystery that takes place at a séance.
Also starring in the film are the Oscar-nominatedMichelle YeohandJamie DornanfromtheFifty Shades of Greyfilms. The film will be released in theaters on August 21, 2025. Viewers can watch the previous two films while waiting, withMurder on the Orient Expresson Prime Video andDeath on the Nileon Hulu.
7Adam Sandler - ‘Murder Mystery 2’
The upcoming sequel toMurder Mystery, titledMurder Mystery 2, will starAdam SandlerandJennifer Aniston. The original film is a comedy mystery that is somewhat based off ofAgatha Christie’sbookDeath on the Nile, and the sequel will be loosely based off of her iconicMurder on the Orient Express.
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Viewers can rejoice because the movie is currently scheduled to be released via Netflix on July 04, 2025. Anyone who wants to learn more canview the recently released trailerfor more information about the film. It is a good year for both fans of Agatha Christie and fans ofSaturday Night Livealums between this film and the upcomingA Haunting in Venice.
8Kyle Mooney - ‘No Hard Feelings’
Kyle Mooneywill be starring inGene Stupnitsky’sfilmNo Hard Feelings, withJennifer Lawrenceset to star in and produce. It is pitched as a coming-of-age comedy drama that follows Lawrence’s character as she responds to a Craigslist ad from a mother begging for someone to date her son.
The theater release date isset for July 31, 2025. The film also starsHasan Minhaj,Andrew Barth Feldman,andMatthew Broderick. Fans of Jennifer Lawrence can watch her in the film thatscoredBrian Tyree Henryhis first Oscar nomination,Causeway, on AppleTV+.
9Will Forte - ‘Strays’
Advertised asa live-action adult comedy film,Strayswill follow a stray dog named Reggie who teams up with other stray dogs in order to get revenge on his former owner.Will Fortewill be playing the former owner, Dough.Will Ferrell, Randall ParkandJamie Foxxwill also lend their iconic voices to the film.
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Fans waiting impatiently for this one won’t have to wait too long. This comedy film releases on June 23, 2025. Therehas also been a recent trailer release, which viewers can view at their leisure. This film is sure to be a hilarious one perfect for fans of the many stars featured in it, as it will feature many comedic legends.
10Molly Shannon - ‘A Good Person’
A Good Personis an upcoming comedy drama film that will starFlorence PughandMorgan FreemanalongsideMolly Shannon. The movie centers around a girl named Allison (Pugh) who forms a bond with her would-be father-in-law years after a tragic accident.
The film is sure to be dramatic with Pugh as the lead, but with Molly Shannon, there will no doubt be much-needed comic relief.A Good Personreleases June 01, 2025. Fans of Pugh can watch her inDon’t Worry Darlingon HBO and fans of Molly Shannon can rejoice knowing a new season ofThe Other Twowill release sometime this year.
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