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‘Saturday Night’: Why Dylan O’Brien Didn't Over-Prepare to Play Dan Aykroyd (Exclusive)


Dylan O’Brien, Rachel Sennott and Gabriel LaBelle talk to “Extra’s” Adam Weissler about “Saturday Night,” their new “SNL” biopic that chronicles the tense behind-the-scenes chaos before the first broadcast in 1975. Dylan said he spent time watching young Dan Aykroyd material but revealed that director Jason Reitman was also adamant that they make it their own rather than do an impersonation. Rachel dished on getting to talk to Rosie Shuster and what she took away for the character. Plus, Gabriel shared a funny story from set of when Jason surprised them with Dan Aykroyd on FaceTime! “Saturday Night” is out October 11.

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