Focus Features hosted a special screening of the new film from Morgan Neville, LORNE, at the NBCUniversal Commons Theater in Los Angeles. The screening was introduced by John Mulaney and followed by an intimate conversation with Lorne Michaels and NBCUniversal’s Donna Langley.
Also in attendance were special guests Steven Spielberg, Owen Wilson, Seth Rogan, Chris Parnell, Laraine Newman, John Hamm, Vanessa Bayer, Kyle Mooney, Kevin Nealon, and more.
Lorne on SNL’s generational talent: “I think there’s a common language in the people you see on that stage. Cast members of any generation can go into a sketch and they know how to play it.”
Donna Langley on SNL’s endurance in the cultural zeitgeist: “I think SNL brings culture, it brings politics, it brings a way to make sense in the world.”
Lorne on the show’s relationship to politics: “We’re allowed to say things. Somehow we earned it and, so far, they have allowed us to go on.”
In regard to Lorne Michaels’ career trajectory and longevity, Donna Langley said, “I really respect your persistence, perseverance, and resilience.”
Lorne Michaels on spotting and ushering in new comedic talent: “I like being around funny people–there’s not that many of them.”
In continuing to discuss SNL’s legacy and reinvention, Langley and Michaels discussed the recent UK launch and how Michaels’ mandate was “it has to be British. I wanted them to make it their own.”
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Lorne Michaels at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Writer/director/producer Morgan Neville, Donna Langley, Chairperson of Universal Pictures, Lorne Michaels and Steven Spielberg at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Donna Langley, Chairperson of Universal Pictures, Lorne Michaels and Steven Spielberg at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Writer/director/producer Morgan Neville at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Writer/director/producer Morgan Neville (L) and Lorne Michaels at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Lorne Michaels at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Kiska Higgs, President, Production & Acquisitions at Focus Features, writer/director/producer Morgan Neville, Lorne Michaels, Peter Kujawski, Chairman of Focus Features, and Jason Cassidy, Vice Chairman at Focus Features, at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Vanessa Bayer (L) and Kyle Mooney at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Vanessa Bayer (L) and Kyle Mooney at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Writer/director/producer Morgan Neville at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Editor Alan Lowe, editor Jake Hostetter and producer Lauren Belfer at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Lorne Michaels at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Lorne Michaels (L) and Donna Langley, Chairperson of Universal Pictures, at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Writer/director/producer Morgan Neville at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Seth Rogen (L) and Lorne Michaels at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Donna Langley, Chairperson of Universal Pictures, and James Weaver at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Kyle Mooney, Vanessa Bayer, Lorne Michaels, Kevin Nealon and Susan Yeagley at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Vanessa Bayer, Susan Yeagley, Kevin Nealon and Kyle Mooney at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Laraine Newman (L) and Steven Weber at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Lorne Michaels (L) and Steven Spielberg at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Tu Simone Ayer Morrow (L) and Rob Morrowat the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Steven Spielberg, Seth Rogen and writer/director/producer Morgan Neville at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (L-R) Steven Spielberg, Seth Rogen and writer/director/producer Morgan Neville at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Lorne Michaels (L) and Donna Langley, Chairperson of Universal Pictures, at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Jon Hamm (L) and Anna Osceola at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Susan Yeagley (L) and Kevin Nealon at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Susan Yeagley (L) and Kevin Nealon at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Owen Wilson at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Rob Morrow (L) and Tu Simone Ayer Morrow at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Producer Lauren Belfer at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Chris Parnell at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Jennifer Gable at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Laraine Newman (L) and Steven Weber at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Laraine Newman at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Justin Taite at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Amanda Castrillo at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Erika Fermina at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Daniel Thrasher at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Sarah Doerner at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Monika Gobaira at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Beliz Eryilmaz at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Sarah Pop at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Jess Parker at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Alex Moctezuma at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Christian Peakss at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Jamie McAleney at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Damion Trotter at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Lauren Scott at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Alex Abbey at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Daniela Rogers at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Matthew Rogers at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Erika Fermina (L) and Matthew Rogers at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Gabriella Whiting at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Jenny Tuell at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Oscar Nuñez at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Tara Rule at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Tara Rule at the Focus Features' "Lorne" Los Angeles Special Screening at The Commons, Universal Studios on April 14, 2026 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images)
