Lorne Michaels Wants Tina Fey As SNL's Sarah Palin

Saturday Night Live creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels said the show is talking with Tina Fey about playing Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin at some point this season, possibly as soon as this Saturday's season premiere.
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"There are discussions [with Tina]," Michaels said during a conference call with reporters. "They are ongoing."

Rumors have been swirling that Fey will portray Palin, at least for the season premiere, following an interview with 24-year-old SNL scribe Simon Rich in New York magazine. Fans online have posted pictures of Fey next to Palin, pointing out similarities.

Michaels isn't hedging all of his bets on Fey, however. He said current cast member Casey Wilson has read for the part of Palin.

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Comments

[SimplyBkuz]

I'm telling you.. . Nora Dunn

http://www.seventymm.com/Images/ActorImage/23149.jpg

http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/moons-milford/photos/282328/3

[SimplyBkuz]

I think Nora Dunn looks more like Palin.. That was the first thing I thought of when I first saw Palin.. she looks like Nora Dunn. If they're going to get a past cast member.. might as well go all out and get Nora..

[DrYRHead]

Tina is a perfect pick to parody Sarah. I can't wait for the SNL skit to come out.

[NeverRepublican]

Why wait for the skit...the real id-iot is doing just great on her own.

[strifeknot]

Fey is as unattractive and witless as Palin is, so she'd be a perfect choice.

[SimplyBkuz]

boooo! Fey is pretty, imo and she's pretty smart. She does a lot of writing.. she's not just a face on TV

[strifeknot]

She does a lot of very bad writing.

[AgeofReason]

I love Tina, but I think the role should go to a current cast member.

[Me2BFD]

You've got to be kidding. Palin sounds exactly like Julia Sweeney! And they look a lot alike, too. Julia is who Lorne Michaels should be talking to, for sure.

[CostaMesaJoe]

if this was a movie and Fey could pull it off; it would be an Oscar-nomination for Fey.
The fact she would have to "dumb" herself down would rival Charlize Theron's "Monster" and Christian Bale's, "The Machinist".

[MKJeeves]

They would have a hard time finding anyone who looks more like her; if Fey doesn't do it everyone will be disappointed now . . .

[HadEnoughCrap]

Palin is a dead ringer look and especially voice of Peggy Hill on King of the Hill

[MsLiz]

Now don't you disrespect Peggy Hill, Arlen's favorite substitute teacher. Oh god, you done ruined my favorite cartoon.

[rockyersocksoff]

I love Tina Fey, but she's not right for the Palin gig.

Gina Gershon IS, (her FunnyOrDie video is spot-on) because she shares Sarah Palin's "Hot Girl Arrogance."

I'm pretty sure Ms. Gershon is a lot cooler about it, but it takes a hottie like her to know how to act like a woman who never hears the word "No."

Tina Fey, I don't think she can play that authentically, as sexy as she is in her own way.

[zabbadu]

Tina will have to gain some weight for the show, thought, 'cause Sarah's a bit fatter than she is.

[DrSpecter]

The real irony is that Tina Fey is MUCH more qualified to be VP. Hell, they should replace Sarah with Tina on the ticket. Mac would never notice.

[hollyo]

Love this:)

[somsoc]

Tina should be afraid, Sarah may "prey" on her or perhaps "lay" hands on her if selected.

[kappa08]

Now if they can bring back The Church Lady it will be a perfect match.

[FranklinCat]

How about Tina Fey as Sarah Palin playing the Church Lady?

[Opt1musPr1me]

DUH!