Chloe Fineman Leaves SNL After Seven Seasons, Headed to Netflix

Chloe Fineman has left Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, multiple outlets reported. Bleeding Cool noted that Fineman announced her departure via a heartfelt social media post ahead of Season 52. She joined as a featured player in the 2019-2020 season, just before the pandemic lockdown.

Bleeding CoolChloe Fineman Departs Saturday Night Live After Seven Seasons

TV Tattle reported that Fineman is set to join the Netflix drama series Myron Bolitar. The move marks a major shift from sketch comedy to a serialized dramatic role, though details about her character remain under wraps.

TV TattleChloe Fineman exits SNL after seven seasons, is set to join Netflix drama series Myron Bolitar

The Hollywood Reporter published a snippet of Fineman's statement, in which she said: "It’s really hard to leave ‘SNL’..." :: The Hollywood Reporter The truncated quote suggests the decision was emotional, even as she eyes a new chapter in television.

The Hollywood ReporterChloe Fineman Exits ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons

Bleeding Cool highlighted that Fineman gained recognition during the pandemic through the show's remote episodes: "gained recognition through the 'SNL @ Home' episodes that allowed her to showcase her impression skills." :: Bleeding Cool Those episodes, born out of necessity, helped her build a fanbase with spot-on impressions of figures like Timothée Chalamet and Britney Spears.

Fineman's departure comes ahead of SNL's 50th anniversary season, which will likely see further cast changes. Her next role on Netflix's Myron Bolitar, an adaptation of Harlan Coben's novels, signals a pivot to scripted drama after seven years at Studio 8H.