Steve Martin has no intention of impersonating Kamala Harris’ running mate, Governor Tim Walz, on “Saturday Night Live,” regardless of fan requests.
Following Harris’ announcement about selecting Minnesota Governor Walz as her running mate, Martin discussed receiving a call from “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels to appear on the iconic show in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.
“I wanted to say no, and by the way, he wanted me to say no,” Martin said about his conversation with Michaels.
Fans urged Steve Martin to impersonate Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.” (Getty Images)
“I said, ‘Lorne, I’m not an impressionist. You need someone who can really nail the guy.’ I was chosen because I have gray hair and glasses,” he continued.
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The actor remarked that a commitment to depict Walz on “SNL” would be “ongoing,” which doesn’t fit in with his current plans.
“Again, they need a real impressionist to do that. They’re going to find somebody really, really good. I’d be struggling.”
“It’s ongoing. It’s not like you do it once and receive applause and then never return,” Martin explained. “Again, they need a real impressionist for that. They’re going to find someone exceptionally talented. I’d be struggling.”
After Harris announced Walz as her running mate, Martin took to Threads, sparking speculation about his potential appearance on “SNL” with Maya Rudolph.
Vice President Harris appoints Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“I just learned that Tim Walz wants to hit the road with Marty Short,” Martin posted.
In his post, Martin referenced his “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Martin Short, leading fans to comment on the physical resemblances between Martin and Walz.
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A user on X, formerly Twitter, commented, “So Steve Martin is definitely going to play Walz on ‘SNL’ right.”
Steve Martin declined the opportunity to portray Walz on “SNL.” (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris during the “VP Fly Debate” on “Saturday Night Live” in October 2020. (Getty Images)
Another user chimed in, “‘SNL’ should contact Steve Martin immediately.”
At the end of July, Deadline indicated that Rudolph would reprise her role as Harris on “Saturday Night Live” for its 50th season. She originally portrayed the current Vice President during her 2019 campaign for the Democratic nomination.
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In 2020, it was reported that Harris asked Rudolph about her experience impersonating her on the late-night comedic series.
Vice President Harris is the Democratic nominee for president. (ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images)
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“Regarding Senator Harris, I didn’t have an impression because I wasn’t walking around the house doing my ‘Kamala.’ But I think it begins with trying to capture someone’s voice if possible,” Rudolph noted at the time. “There’s nothing outrageously overt about Sen. Harris, but I have to tell you, once I got to [SNL] and they put the wig on me, it was complete.”
