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Steve Martin Turns Down ‘SNL’ Offer to Play Tim Walz Because ‘I’m Not an Impressionist’
Steve Martin says he turned down an offer from Lorne Michaels to play Tim Walz on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Almost immediately after Kamala Harris announced her running mate as Tim Walz, people on social media began dream-casting Steve Martin to play the role on “ Saturday Night Live.” Martin, who not only bears a physical resemblance to the Minnesota governor but also gives off the same friendly dad vibe, embraced the online fervor, joking on Threads: “I just learned that Tim Walz wants to go on the road with Marty Short.” There’s been other news out of “SNL” in the past week, as cast members Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney both announced they were departing the sketch comedy series ahead of its 50th season.
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