Saturday Night Live creator, producer, and guru Lorne Michaels has been in the late-night business for 50 years and is responsible for launching some of the biggest names to cross over from the small screen to the silver screen, thanks to his eye for talent and the platform he provides.

Devon Walker joined the show as a featured player in 2022 and was promoted to a full-time cast member in 2024. He often appeared on "Weekend Update" with Colin Jost and Michael Che, and he notably made his mark with some hilarious impressions of famous folks like Michael Strahan, Van Jones, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

For context, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney and Chloe Troast exited after Season 49, leaving the rest of the cast the same. While there were additions too, for the most part, the ensemble was consistent from season to season.