Actor Ricky Whittle
British ‘SNL’ Would Slam Present U.S. Politics …
All Good If Individuals Can Take a Joke
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Ricky Whittle says the UK model of “Saturday Evening Reside” would go even more durable after American politics than the U.S. present … although he is undecided the humor would translate.
We caught up with the British actor — finest recognized within the States for his position within the fantasy sequence “American Gods” — at LAX Thursday … and, we requested him about information of ‘SNL’ increasing with a UK model of the present slated to kick off in 2026.
Whittle says he thinks the present will probably be an enormous hit within the UK … although he does admit the humor may not translate to America — ‘trigger the self-deprecating Brit model and the aggressive jokes in regards to the present state of American politics may drive some viewers away.
Ricky says he feels the world has gotten just a little too delicate … however, so long as Individuals can perceive the nation’s management is the butt of many jokes within the worldwide group proper now, then they will benefit from the humor too.
Whittle says he feels the space from the USA will give the British ‘SNL’ license to kill … with no-holds-barred jokes in regards to the U.S., which even the OG ‘SNL’ could be frightened to make.
Ricky additionally throws out the identify of a comic he’d prefer to see on ‘SNL UK’ … watch the clip till the tip to listen to who he has in thoughts.
We’ll have to attend a great whereas earlier than any hosts of the present are introduced … however, it appears like Ricky can be right down to throw his hat within the ring!
