last night was the final Saturday night live episode for longtime actor Cecily Strong after several years of questioning when she would leave. She was originally cast in the sketch comedy series in 2022 and will be leaving as the show’s longest-serving female cast member, which seems fitting given her ability to do original character sketches and help elevate those who show their co -protagonists with disinterested rounds of support.
Her final sketch of the night and official farewell was a duet of “Blue Christmas” alongside host Austin Butler, but earlier in the series she appeared in the Weekend Update as a recurring character Cathy Anne. During her part, which was about poor Cathy Anne finally getting caught and going to jail, she explained why it was time to go to jail, but for fans who have been watching her for so long, it was clear she was talking of itself. time in the program. During her talk she talked about memories and the fact that she was time to go. Here is part of the quote…
“Now is just my time. I had a great time here and feel lucky to have spent many of the best moments of my life here with these people that I love so much.
“Now is my time” might seem like a vague, non-specific reason, but it’s actually the sentiment you hear from so many longtime cast members. Everyone is leaving Saturday night live eventually, and while some walk away for a specific movie role or other life circumstance, many walk away simply because their time is taking its natural course. sl it’s a routine that involves odd hours and the denial of many opportunities (Strong was given time off to act, for example), and at one point it becomes exhausting. Kenan Thompson also said his departure will come sooner rather than later.
You can see the full sketch below…
Cecily Strong was never the most famous cast member, nor the linchpin of any particular cast, but she was a great enabler and had her fair share of gimmicks. She could handle a lot of celebrity impressions, probably most famously of Judge Jeanine Pirro and Melania Trump. There were also a lot of random characters like Cathy Anne and The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started A Conversation With at a Party. She could do anything and her absence will leave a huge void.
This was evident in the last sketch of the night, in which Kenan Thompson, Cecily Strong and others work in a radio shack. Again, while the skit was theoretically about a woman quitting her job, it was abundantly clear that Strong was finally saying goodbye. It begins with a few kind words from Thompson about all the amazing things Strong can do and ends with a surprise duet “Blue Christmas” alongside Austin Butler.
Good luck to Cecily Strong wherever her career takes her. sl, who is going through a period of transition, will be missed. It will soon be seen in the second season of the Apple+ program. Schmidadon! After that, I imagine many creators will look for it to appear in their projects. I can’t wait to see them all.
Source: Cinemablend
