Chloe Fineman on Leaving SNL on a "High Note," Calling Lorne Michaels
Fineman said her next chapter includes a series regular role in Netflix’s Myron Bolitar and a film release on Apple TV.
- On July 16, actor Chloe Fineman announced her departure from NBC's Saturday Night Live after seven seasons to join Netflix's Myron Bolitar as a series regular, an adaptation of Harlan Coben's thriller novels.
- After seven seasons, Fineman decided it was time for her "next chapter" as her contract concluded, describing the opportunity to work with showrunner David E. Kelley on the project as appearing "completely out of the blue."
- Fineman notified Saturday Night Live executive producer Lorne Michaels of her exit while he watched the FIFA World Cup, where he told her, "I'll call you back. I'm at the game," during England versus Argentina.
- Expressing deep affection for the cast and crew, Fineman said she is leaving on a high note, though she suggested she might return as Melania Trump, noting they "only scratched the surface" of the impression.
- Fineman also stars in the sports comedy The Dink, premiering Friday on Apple TV, while Netflix's Myron Bolitar will feature regulars Jabari Banks and Jamie McShane alongside series leads Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, and Diane Guerrero.
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