Maya Rudolph Will Return as SNL’s Kamala—But Who Should Play J.D. Vance?
Good news for Saturday Night Live fans: Maya Rudolph, who memorably played Kamala Harris throughout the 2020 primaries and election, will be back this fall to take up the role of the new Democratic presidential nominee.
Deadline has reported that Season 3 of Rudolph’s Apple TV+ show Loot has been paused to make room for her SNL return—begging the question of whether that series will ever return if Harris actually wins the presidency. The 50th season premiere of SNL will air on September 28.
With cast member James Austin Johnson expected to return as Donald Trump, the only question left is: who will play the running mates? Harris’ pick still hasn’t been made yet, but Trump’s choice, J.D. Vance, has already proven himself ripe for parody. Will the show pick someone from the current cast to play him? Or will it be a cast alumni, or perhaps a big name from outside the show who can bring some big new attention to the franchise for its historic anniversary season?