The cast members ofSaturday Nightdiscuss the film’s portrayal of the relationship between Lorne and Rosie.Saturday Nightis an upcoming movie that tells the story ofthe time leading up to the first episode ofSaturday Night Liveairingfrom the perspective of Lorne Michaels and several other key players.Saturday Night’s leading castincludes Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, and Finn Wolfhard. The film is directed by Jason Reitman and set for release on October 11.
In an exclusive interview withScreen Rant, actors Sennott and LaBelle discuss Lorne and Rosie’s relationship onSaturday Night. The actors were asked to talk about the love triangle going on inSaturday Night, which causes Lorne to be insecure about his relationship with his wife. Sennott responded"it’s a Challengers vibe in this movie.“LaBelle added information about how close Lorne and Rosie are, having grown up together. Sennott cycled back to the love triangle question specifically, saying that she “love[s] drama” and having two people fight over her. Check out the full quotes from Sennott and LaBelle below:
Sennott:This Challengers vibe going on? Obviously, it’s a Challengers vibe in this movie.
LaBelle:I love the relationship Lorne and Rosie have together. I think they’ve just known each other since they were kids and grew up together. Lorne pretty much grew up in Rosie’s house, and they’re best friends [who] have been writing partners for years. I think it’s really fun to kind of tiptoe around that dynamic.
Sennott:I love drama! And I also just love - I’m sorry, obviously I love when two people are fighting over me. You’re not even really fighting. [Lorne’s] sort of given up, or you’re like, “Go off and do your thing.” But you’re secretly pining, obviously. And we can all tell [Dan] honestly doesn’t actually care that much. He’s all over the place. He’s doing the same bit to every girl on the show. I’m like, “Do something else!”
But it was fun because I think what was interesting about it is, doing this job in acting or show business or whatever, it’s a job where you work these hours and you have different relationships with people than you would maybe in a different job. Things like that can happen, and there’s tension that comes from that. But at the same time, the show has to happen and we’re all working on that, and these things are just happening underneath. So, adding that layer was really fun.
What This Dynamic Means For Saturday Night’s Drama
Saturday Night Will Be High In Tension
The love triangle in question occurs between Lorne Michaels, Rosie Shuster, and Dan Aykroyd. This love triangle is hinted at in theSaturday Nighttrailer, but based on the way these actors are talking, it will be something that will play out over the course of the film. Rosie was Lorne’s wife at the time;the pair had been married for four years by the timeSaturday Night’s plot kicks offin 1975. They stayed married for the better part of a decade, later divorcing in 1980.
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Sennott’scomparison betweenSaturday NightandChallengersis a smart selling point for the film. Luca Guadagnino’s 2024 tennis film also featured an intensely steamy and heated love triangle between its three leads. This element enticed audiences, asChallengersbecame a box office success. The film will include copious tension if tensions are as high as these actors indicate.
How Will Saturday Night Perform At The Box Office?
The Recent Statement Gives Me More Hope
Saturday Nightis releasing at a competitive time for film, but Sennott and LaBelle’s statements make me think this film can succeed at the box office. TheOctober 11 theatrical lineup is stacked, with a weekend that includes anticipated horror sequelTerrifier 3, Donald Trump biopicThe Apprentice, and LEGO-based Pharrell Williams documentaryPiece by Piece. All of these films have the potential to succeed for different reasons. However, ifSaturday Nightis able to maintain the kind of drama the actors promise, it could be a box office success.
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Saturday Night (2024) is a forthcoming film with an undisclosed director. The movie centers on the vibrant nightlife of a bustling city, capturing the intertwining lives and stories of a diverse ensemble cast navigating personal and social challenges over the course of a single evening.
