Saturday Night's Lorne Michaels Actor Had To Follow A Strict SNL Rule

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• Gabriel LaBelle, the actor portraying SNL creator Lorne Michaels, was told to avoid impersonating Michaels' famous voice and mannerisms, and instead focus on capturing his essence
• According to the director, LaBelle's performance aims to give audiences a more nuanced, behind-the-scenes look at Michaels' creative process, rather than a direct impression