Steve Martin Jokes About Playing Tim Walz on SNL After Walz Joins Kamala Harris’s Ticket

On Tuesday, comedian and actor Steve Martin addressed the idea of portraying Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) after Walz was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. Martin humorously commented on Threads that he had just learned about Walz’s interest in touring with Marty Short.

The certification of Harris and Walz as the Democratic ticket for the upcoming election came amid a dramatic shift in the political landscape. This change followed President Biden’s recent decision to drop out of the race and endorse Harris as his successor.

The resemblance between Martin and Walz has led many fans to suggest that Martin should take on the role of Walz in a comedic portrayal on SNL. This suggestion reflects the public’s eagerness to see Martin’s humor bring a unique spin to the portrayal of current political figures.

Moreover, Maya Rudolph, another former SNL cast member, is reportedly set to return to her role as Kamala Harris on the show. Rudolph had previously recounted a notable encounter from 2022 with Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, highlighting Emhoff’s excitement about meeting two people who share Kamala Harris’s name.