Chevy Chase Told Jason Reitman He ‘Should Be Embarrassed’ About Saturday Night SNL Movie

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Hollywood icon Chevy Chase delivers a harsh critique to director Jason Reitman over his new film 'Saturday Night,' a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of 'SNL'.

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Chase told Reitman he 'should be embarrassed' after watching the movie, offering a brutally honest assessment from the 'SNL' alum who was portrayed in the film.
Reitman said he was trying to balance honoring Chase's legacy while also finding the humanity in the character, but none of that 'played' with the comedy legend.

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Chevy Chase, Jason Reitman, Cory Michael Smith, Lorne Michaels, Rosie Shuster, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Laraine Newman, Andy Kaufman, Jim Henson, Billy Crystal, Dick Ebersol, Sony Pictures Releasing, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night

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