Bowen Yang SNL Exit Lorne Call, Praises Sennott's HBO
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- Bowen Yang told Rachel Sennott his SNL exit was delayed after a surprise phone call from Lorne Michaels.
- Rachel Sennott created, showran, directed, and stars in the HBO comedy series “I Love L.A.”.
- Variety featured the interview as part of its Actors on Actors series with CNN, streaming on CNN.com/Watch and Variety’s YouTube channel.
- Bowen Yang ended his seven‑year tenure on Saturday Night Live in December, describing it as an emotional, triumphant exit.
- Bowen Yang first met Rachel Sennott in Brooklyn’s alternative stand‑up scene.
Why it matters: SNL fans get insight into the network’s exit timing, while Sennott’s HBO show receives a high‑profile endorsement that could boost viewership.
