the cast for season 50 of Saturday Night Live has been finalized with three Fresh Faces Ashley Padilla Emil WAM and Jane wickline joining the show as featured players these additions bring excitement and anticipation for the Milestone season which premieres on September 28th Ashley Padilla follows in the footsteps of SNL Legends like w Farrell and Maya Rudolph coming from the renowned Los angeles-based comedy troop the gromling Padilla has also gained attention for her appearances on HBO's Kier enthusiasm and the NBC boot of night CT Emil Wakim who was of Lebanese American descent made a notable debut in 2022 on the tonight's show starring Jimmy Fallon and was named the new face of comedy at the Just for Laughs Festival as comedic resume includes opening for major acts like roywood Jr and Assan menhit Jane wickline perhaps the most recognized of the newcomers has a massive following on Tik Tok where her comedic videos have resonated with nearly a million followers her work with the Tik Tok live show staple view also showcases her unique talent for the digital comedy scene returning to the main cast this season are veteran performers like Michael CH Mikey day and Keenan Thompson alongside newer members like James Austin Johnson and Bowen young additionally last seasons featured players Marcelo Hernandez Michael Longfellow and Devin Walker have been promoted to the main cast marking a significant step in their careers however this season also brings some farewells Punky Johnson who joined SNL in 2020 announced her departure as did Khloe tro a featured player from last season notably Molly Kerney the show's First non-binary cast member will also not be returning reflecting a mix of New Opportunities and changes for the cast lineup with new talent and the return of beloved Mainstay season 50 promises a dynamic blend of comedy and creativity