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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAlec Baldwin will play Donald Trump during the upcoming season of SNL (Video)
This Saturday night!
"Saturday Night Live" is beefing up its talent for the anticipated election skits they will have when the new season begins October 1.
"SNL" regular Alec Baldwin will be playing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, NBC revealed in a tease of the season premiere that hit the internet on Wednesday.
NBC has confirmed to Business Insider that Baldwin will be playing Trump for the entire season, the 42nd for the show.
The most recent "SNL" Trump impersonator was former cast member Darrell Hammond. He will stay on as the show's announcer, which Hammond started doing in 2014.
"SNL" cast member Kate McKinnon will continue to play Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
http://www.businessinsider.com/alec-baldwin-donald-trump-new-saturday-night-live-season-2016-9
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Alec Baldwin will play Donald Trump during the upcoming season of SNL (Video) (Original Post)
DesertRat
Sep 2016
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BootinUp
(47,187 posts)1. This is an excellent choice. nt
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)2. Alec is younger and better looking
But he's a great comedic actor.
RonniePudding
(889 posts)3. Hammond is better at trump than Baldwin
File under: if it's not broke don't fix it
wheniwasincongress
(1,307 posts)4. Really disappointed Hammond isn't doing it
it's so good with some smart subtle bits
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)5. I really like Darryl Hammond too
He was a perfect Trump.
tinrobot
(10,916 posts)6. Hammond also does a great Bill Clinton
I think they may be saving him for that role.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)9. good point. He is a great Bill Clinton
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,339 posts)7. Hopefully they won't be needing his services come November
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)10. I'm sure it will only by a one month gig
Frank Cannon
(7,570 posts)8. Perfect
Donald Trump is really just a fatter, dumber version of that character he played so amazingly in Glengarry Glen Ross.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)11. Tonight!