When it comes to casting, “Saturday Night Live” producers will find plenty of talent in London’s comedy scene, which is “booming,” Mr. Boosey said. In the past, improv has not been as popular in Britain as in the United States, he said. But that’s changing.

The London-based offshoot of NBC's long-running live sketch comedy show will hit screens in 2026 and be executive produced by 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels.

Comcast's Sky Group is working with "Saturday Night Live" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels on a British adaptation of the light night sketch comedy show. This article, Comcast’s Sky to bring Saturday Night Live to London,