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

[SouthPrairie]

I was just telling my husband last night that she would be perfect. I hope they can strike a deal.

[Jingo]

Tina Fey is like Sarah Palin with a soul.

Forget Sara Palin. Put lipstick on Tina Fey and I'm ready for some wallowing in the mud! Hubba hubba, oink oink.

[EddieMcWords]

I want Tina Fey, too. If you know what I mean...

[hereforthefunofit]

well played,

[Hopalongpoppyseed]

You're a naughty boy, a naughty naughty boy!

[jubal8]

i want Tina Fey as VP. We've already seen that comedy shows have taken over the job that the news media were supposed to do. Why not have comedians as politicians? I'd sure be happier to see Tina one stroke away from the presidency.

Hey! If Al Franken can do it....

[krisaaron]

Yes! Bring back Dana Carvey for Palin (Church Lady) AND McCain (grumpy old man)!!

[largelingerie]

Yes! That would be great! They should have them both on doing rival Palin's. She's such a great target!! Revenge of the moose!

[rextrek]

Tina Fey is a Democrat - she would never play the part of Palin in a good light--GO TINA! OBAMA 08!

[1IrishdeAztlan]

ehhhh . . . it's too obvious. I mean, I thought of that as soon as I first saw Palin.
I think Tina is better than that.

[RJC]

With Phelps' ears, he should play Obama this one time.

[sachazg]

Tina, do us proud girlfriend! You can make Palin sassy and psycho in just the right way.
After all, Bitch is the new black, I mean Glasses are the new Girl power...maybe its Alaska is the new Russia Crusha'
Tina, I have faith in your talent.... so use it to help America out of this political mess with your amazing perspective.
Sacha

[AdamInMaryland]

Watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYQAv2HnuCQ

[Diogenis]

Dang....dumb repubs!

[HermesThoth]

Let's hope that Michaels doesn't bring in Sarah herself in a Hillary moment.....

[IslandGyal]

Sarah Palin's texes; have you all seen this?
http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2008/09/sarah-palins-ta.html

[Nappo]

wait, Sarah Palin is real? I thought SNL had already started.

[Badmomma]

OMG, What do you mean she is for real? Wasn't the Republican National Convention a special edition of SNL?

[nonconformist2]

Tina Fey as S.arah P.alin will be heaven! I can imagine her with that twangy Canadian accent as we speak!

They could have Amy Poehler dressed up as H,illary and maybe have some sort of confrontation where H,illary gives Miss Moosejaw a piece of her mind.

Can't wait to see it!

[peachesmahoney]

Well, Tina Fey should come back to SNL but not just to play Pallin but to save the sinking ship of a show! It's been horrible since her departure and even a cameo would be a treat!