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

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Strict SNL rules force actor playing Lorne Michaels to change his approach in new biopic
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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
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Gabriel LaBelle, Lorne Michaels, Saturday Night
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