SNL Promotes Keri Powers to Sole Talent Head, Rebecca Schwartz to Producer
Saturday Night Live has promoted Keri Powers to sole head of talent and Rebecca Schwartz to producer, following Brian Siedlecki's departure after 30 years.
Saturday Night Live has restructured its talent department, promoting Keri Powers to sole head of the talent department and Rebecca Schwartz to producer, according to Deadline.
Powers, who joined the show in 2014, will now oversee all host, musical guest, and guest star bookings. She previously worked at Paramount Pictures and CAA.
Schwartz, with the show since 2015, steps into the producer role. The changes follow the departure of Brian Siedlecki, who spent 30 years as the show's booker.
SNL returns for its 52nd season with host Jalen Brunson and musical guest Katseye. The cast sees Chloe Fineman's exit, with Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter joining as featured players, and Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline promoted to repertory status.
Quick answers
Who is the new head of talent at SNL?
Keri Powers has been promoted to sole head of the talent department, responsible for host, musical guest, and guest star bookings.
Who left SNL after 30 years?
Brian Siedlecki departed after 30 years as the show's booker.
When does SNL Season 52 start?
SNL returns for Season 52 with Jalen Brunson as host and Katseye as musical guest.