53°03/31/2025Good afternoon

Will Forte to leave 'SNL'

Actor Will Forte attends the re-release of The Rolling Stones'... — Actor Will Forte attends the re-release of The Rolling Stones' "Exile on Main St." album at The Museum of Modern Art. (May 11, 2010) Credit: Getty Images

By Verne GayAugust 26, 2010

Will Forte -- oh, let's just call him MacGruber -- is leaving "Saturday Night Live." No reason given, but then they usually aren't after long and successful runs. The assumption is ... movies? TV shows? Whatever else Lorne cooks up ... MacGruber should have no trouble landing, but I kinda doubt a sequel to "MacGruber" will be forthcoming.

Statement: "After eight great seasons, Will has made the decision to move on from SNL
to pursue new opportunities. He is eternally grateful to Lorne and all of the incredible people he worked with over the years."

Most Popular

Only in NewsdayA knife nicked his hand. Then tetanus sent this Selden teen to the hospital for 6 weeks.

Fire marshal: Up to 200 wedding dresses destroyed in LI bridal shop blaze11:21 am

1 person dead in fire at Medford home of cat sanctuary11:57 am

New restaurant opens in Massapequa Park

Cruise Line resumes stops in LI village this summer

Top Stories

Jones Beach summer concerts are returning for the 2025 season. Get tickets now.11:14 am4m read

How well do you know The Beach Boys' songs? Test your knowledge with our quiz

From Amy to Gabby: 13 movies inspired by LI crimes3m read

'Frozen,' 'Waitress' other hot shows coming to LI3m read

Netflix's 'The Life List' is a crashing bore1m read

Comedian Chris Distefano gives (sort-of) shoutouts to LI on 'The Daily Show'

Stay logged in.

The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in.

Read in the app