After seven seasons, Chloe Fineman is saying goodnight to Saturday Night Live. Her exit marks the first cast departure following Season 51, but Fineman won’t be out of work for long, as she is in talks to join Netflix’s newest Harlan Coben adaptation, Myron Bolitar.
Hamish Linklater (Widow’s Bay) and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) join Elizabeth Banks in Apple TV’s untitled comedy series. The show follows Heidi (Banks), who sets out to start a second life fresh off a messy divorce.
Netflix’s anticipated 13 Going on 30 reboot is adding to its ensemble. Tim Meadows (Peacemaker), Dan Bucatinsky (The Comeback), and Taylor Ortega, who shot to popularity after leading Netflix’s Big Mistakes, are all joining the cast in undisclosed roles. Production is ongoing in L.A.
Hal Williams, most known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith in NBC’s 70s sitcom Sanford and Son, dies at 91. He also starred in various 80s sitcoms as well, including 227 and Private Benjamin.