Writer Martin Herlihy Exits Saturday Night Live After Five Seasons
Martin Herlihy is leaving NBC's Saturday Night Live after five seasons as a writer and occasional performer, while other members of his comedy troupe pursue new roles.
Martin Herlihy will depart Saturday Night Live after joining the show in 2021 as part of the Please Don’t Destroy comedy troupe. He contributed as a writer for four seasons and made occasional on-screen appearances, remaining on staff for the 51st season.
The troupe’s other members have moved on: Ben Marshall was promoted to a cast member last season, and John Higgins left to focus on acting, securing recurring roles on the second seasons of ABC’s Scrubs and Apple TV’s Stick. Marshall is expected to continue as a featured player in the upcoming 52nd season.
Herlihy’s departure follows a similar career path to his father, Tim Herlihy, who wrote for SNL in the 1990s before shifting to feature-film writing with Adam Sandler. Chloe Fineman is the only cast member confirmed to leave after the 51st season. The show plans to finalize its lineup in the coming week ahead of the September 26 premiere.