Kaia Gerber is grateful to have a friend as a co-star Kristen Wiigespecially as she prepares for her role in SNL 1975.
Speaking with ET’s Denny Directo at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series on Thursday in Los Angeles, Palma Realthe 22-year-old supermodel and actress said that in preparation for entering the world of Saturday night liveshe asked Wiig, 50, for advice.
Wiig starred Saturday night live from 2005 to 2012. On Wednesday, it was also announced that she will return to present the sketch series for the fifth time on April 6th. It’s his iconic connection to the show that made Gerber confident in asking for words of wisdom.
“Oh my God, I mean, the whole time we were filming – I was always a fan of SNL, so I would always say, between takes, ‘Please tell me all your stories,’” the actress told ET. “I’m a fan of Kristen. I think her work on that show was brilliant, so yeah, I mean, she gave me some advice and I’m also really excited to go back to the ’70s.”
It was announced on Tuesday that Gerber will play Jacqueline Carlin, the ex-wife (then fiancée) of SNL Original cast member Chevy Chase – played by Cory Michael Smith. The film, which is described as the “true story of what happened” the night he SNL premiered on October 11, 1975, comes from writer and director Jason Reitmanwho Gerber described as “a genius”.
“I just think Jason Reitman is a genius and (it’s) amazing casting,” she said. Previously announced cast members include Successionin Nicholas Braun, The Fabelmans star Gabriel Labelle, New girlin Lamorne Morris It is Weird stuff‘ Finn Wolfhard.
Hilariously, Gerber also shared that it’s at least an easier leap for her as an actress after breaking up Palma Realwhich is set in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1969. “Yes, I’m a time traveler now,” she said.
In the series, Gerber stars as a nail artist who dreams of becoming a model, while Wiig plays a former beauty pageant contestant with her sights set on better things, too. The duo bonds throughout the series as they empower each other to strive – often with humor – to achieve their dreams.
Gerber also noted that the project is a reunion for her and Lower parts Co-star Rachel Senottwho will play Rosie Shuster, one of the series’ original writers and Lorne Michaels’ wife at the time.
A release date for SNL 1975 It hasn’t been announced yet, but filming is underway.
Palma Real premieres on Apple TV+ on March 20.
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