Jim Carrey is set to take over the role of presidential candidate Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live during season 46, and the news has left fans of the actor’s predecessor Jason Sudeikis in shambles.NBC announced the switch-up on Wednesday, September 16. “There was some interest on his part,” executive producer Lorne Michaels told Vulture of Carrey, 58. “And then we responded, obviously, positively.
But it came down to discussions about what the take was. He and [head writer and cast member] Colin Jost had a bunch of talks.
He and I as well.”Sudeikis, 44, portrayed Biden, 77, during his time as vice president, which coincided with the comedian’s turn as a cast member.
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