Social media users are splitting opinions on who they think should play Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Tim Walz, on Saturday Night Live.
Just one day after Harris, 59, announced her selection, the public began feverishly speculating about which actor would play him on the NBC comedy show.
As rumors swirled that Maya Rudolph would reprise her role as Harris on the show during the 2024 presidential election, many wondered who her partner would be in SNL’s political sketches this election season.
While the list of names presented at X included stars from Kelsey Grammer to Drew Carey, the clear favorite was none other than Steve Martin.
On Tuesday, Martin’s name quickly began trending on X (formerly known as Twitter), as many people noticed that he looked strikingly like the 60-year-old governor of Minnesota.
Social media users have reached a consensus on who they would like to see as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, on Saturday Night Live
After Walz was selected, an X user wrote, “SNL call Steve Martin NOW.”
That message was retweeted more than 9,000 times.
“Steve Martin becoming a regular on SNL for the first time thanks to Tim Walz will be the greatest evidence of a miracle I’ve ever seen,” wrote another.
A third fired: “If we don’t get Steve Martin as Tom Walz on SNL, I’ll be disappointed at the missed opportunity.”
Others admitted they would be “absolutely thrilled” to see another actor play Walz.
Digital media company Betches even shared a “Harris Walz” campaign poster featuring Rudolph and Martin.
After seeing the reports, the legendary comedian, 78, spoke out about the rumors that he might be Harris’ running mate.
“I just heard Tim Walz wants to tour with Marty Short,” Martin joked in a post he made on Instagram’s Threads.
Just one day after Harris, 59, announced her selection, the public began feverishly speculating about which actor would play him on NBC’s late-night comedy show (seen in 2017)
Amid rumors that Maya Rudolph will reprise her role as Harris on the show during the 2024 presidential election, many were left guessing who her scene partner would be in SNL’s political sketches this election season; pictured in 2021
Martin was referring to his and Short’s upcoming live shows, titled The Dukes of Funnytown, which will take place across the country this fall.
It’s unclear whether Martin, who lives on the Upper East Side, will be unable to make it to the Big Apple for the live recordings due to his busy touring schedule.
Rudolph is expected to return to Saturday Night Live to play Vice President Kamala Harris.
Since President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House, fans have been encouraging the chameleonic actress to reprise her role.
“Guuuuurrrll you heard right? Take a nap while you can because you’re gonna be busy. #Kamala2024,” one fan advised on Instagram.
While the list of names presented at X included stars ranging from Kelsey Grammer to Drew Carey, the clear favorite was none other than Steve Martin
“Steve Martin becoming a regular on SNL for the first time thanks to Tim Walz will be the best evidence of a miracle I’ve ever seen,” one X user declared
A second wrote: ‘If SNL doesn’t immediately get Steve Martin to play Tim Walz I will be crushed’
Others admitted they would be “devastated” and “disappointed” if they saw another actor play Walz
“Are you putting on your Kamala wig now? We are waiting, MAMALA,” wrote another.
In a 2019 interview with Late Night with Seth Meyers, Harris said she was flattered by the role.
“I will tell you, I am absolutely going to make sure she (Rudolph) is at SNL for another eight years,” she said at the time.
The versatile actress won an Emmy Award in 2020 for her portrayal of then-Senator Harris.
Digital media company Betches even shared a “Harris Walz” campaign poster featuring Rudolph and Martin
Harris and Walz made their first campaign stop as running mates at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday (pictured together on August 6, 2024)
Deadline has reported that production on the third season of Loot for the popular Apple TV+ series has been postponed to accommodate her election schedule.
Saturday Night Live kicks off its 50th season on September 28.