Steve Martin seems uninterested in impersonating Tim Walz, the Illinois governor and Kamala Harris’ running mate, on “Saturday Night Live” despite pleas from fans.
Shortly after Harris announced that the Minnesota governor would be her running mate, Martin spoke to Los Angeles Times About receiving a phone call from “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels asking him to appear on the popular comedy show.
“I wanted to say no, and by the way, he wanted me to say no,” Martin told the newspaper of his phone call with Michaels.
Fans called on Steve Martin to impersonate Tim Walls on “Saturday Night Live.” (Getty Images)
“I said, ‘Lauren, I’m not a fan of impressionism. You need someone who can really embody this guy.’ I was chosen because I have gray hair and I wear glasses,” he continued.
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The actor also noted that the commitment to appear as Walz on “SNL” would be “ongoing,” which doesn’t fit into his current schedule.
“Again, they need a real impressionist to do this. They’ll find someone really good. I’ll have a hard time with that.”
“It’s ongoing. It’s not like you do it once and get applause and don’t do it again,” Martin told the newspaper. “Again, they need a real impressionist to do it. They’re going to find someone really, really good. I’m going to have a hard time.”
Shortly after Harris named Wallace as her running mate, Martin headed to Threads, sparking speculation that he would join “SNL” alongside Maya Rudolph.
Vice President Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. (Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
“I just learned that Tim Walls wants to go on a trip with Marty Short,” Martin wrote.
Martin referenced his Only Murders in the Building co-star Martin Short in his post, prompting fans to point out the physical similarities between Martin and Walls.
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user On X, “Steve Martin will definitely play Walls on ‘SNL’ right?” a former Twitter user wrote.
Steve Martin turned down the role of Walls on “SNL.” (Dia Depasobel/Getty Images)
Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris during the “Vice Presidential Aviation Debate” on “Saturday Night Live” in October 2020. (Getty Images)
Another user “SNL is asking Steve Martin to get on the phone now,” he added.
At the end of July, Delivery time Rudolph will reportedly return as Harris on “Saturday Night Live” for its 50th season. The actress first played the current vice president in 2019 when Harris ran for the Democratic nomination for president.
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In 2020, director Harris reportedly asked Rudolph how he felt about her being imitated on the late-night comedy show.
Vice President Harris is the Democratic nominee for president. (ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images)
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“With Senator Harris, I didn’t have the impression because I wasn’t walking around the house doing ‘Kamala.’ But I think it starts with trying to get someone’s vote if that’s possible,” Roland said at the time. “There’s nothing crazy explicit about Senator Harris, but I have to tell you, when I got to [SNL] They put the wig on me, and it was done.”