Focus Features has released the trailer for Lorne, an all-access documentary from Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville that pulls back the curtain on the man who helped define modern comedy. Only in theaters on Friday, April 17, Lorne promises a rare look at Lorne Michaels and the world he built through Saturday Night Live.
A Rare Backstage Pass to a Comedy Powerhouse
Neville, the filmmaker behind 20 Feet from Stardom and Won’t You Be My Neighbor, delivers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes glimpse at Michaels and the creative machine that reshaped television and pop culture for generations.
The documentary blends exclusive footage, rich archival material, and candid reflections that spotlight how one show became a cultural force.
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Lorne packs in interviews with some of the most influential comedians and writers to ever step into Studio 8H. Expect insight, laughs, and real talk from names like Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, and more, all tracing the pressure, the genius, and the chaos that turned late-night sketch comedy into a launchpad for icons.
Mark Your Calendar for Lorne
Lorne opens exclusively in theaters on Friday, April 17, giving comedy fans the kind of communal, laugh-and-gasp viewing experience that feels right for a story this legendary.
Are you ready for a real look behind Saturday Night Live and the people who shaped it? Which cast member or writer do you most want to hear from in Lorne? Do you think this doc will change how you see the comedy machine behind the curtain? Drop your thoughts in the comments or @me.
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