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Actor JEF HOLBROOK Turns Skillful TV Editor in
Jason Reitman’s New Comedy Biopic Film ‘SATURDAY NIGHT’
ATLANTA (tba) – Actor Jef Holbrook hits the big screen as a fast-working small screen Editor in Jason Reitman’s new biographical comedy feature film, SATURDAY NIGHT, releasing nationwide from Sony Pictures on October 11th.
Based on the true story of the 90 minutes leading up to the debut broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live show on October 11, 1975, when a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever.
Holbrook enters this now iconic but candidly chaotic world as the Editor called upon to make last minute changes to a segment as the clock is ticking down to curtain.
Holbrook was thrilled at the opportunity to be part the historical retelling, sharing “I’m actually a freelance editor so when I was cast, I reached out to the Editor’s Guild who connected me with people who knew about the editing processes available for TV in 1975. It was super fun to talk to other editors while preparing for the role.”
Up next, Holbrook can be seen alongside real-life SNL alums Eddie Murphy and Pete Davison in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film The Pickup. Coincidentally, Holbrook also recently worked with two other SNL alums, Beck Bennett on a commercial campaign with for Buffalo Wild Wings, and Fred Armisen in the music video Come and Save Me.
A Georgia native, Holbrook has built a solid reputation for his many talents. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Cobra Kai, Will Trent, Brockmire, Heels, Drop Dead Diva, Young Dylan, and two DC shows, Black Lightning and Naomi. His credits also include notable film roles in Harold and the Purple Crayon, Lyle Lyle Crocodile, Electric Jesus, and Survive the Night among others.
Holbrook first discovered his love for acting at a young age. He honed his skills at the Springer Theatre Academy, the actor training program for the Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia. He eventually become a cast member in their national touring shows, Greater Tuna and A Tuna Christmas led by Broadway director Ed Howard. Next, he spent a year touring and performing over 40 characters in a hilarious two-person show with Broadway playwright and screenwriter Topher Payne.
His artistic endeavors also extend to the comic book world, as a creator and animator. He gained fans with after publishing his six-part comic book mini-series, The Čricket: Diamonds Are for Never, which he later made into an animated short film.
With his sights set beyond acting, Holbrook and his wife, actress Sara Lynn Holbrook, started the production banner Argo Navis Studios. They quickly became recognized as a dynamic filmmaking team on the indie scene and even founded the annual Five Minute Film Festival, now in its third year.
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SYNOPSIS
R | OCT 11, 2024 | COMEDY, DRAMA | 2HR 10MIN
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by JASON REITMAN and written by GIL KENAN & REITMAN, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
Directed by:JASON REITMAN
Written by:GIL KENAN & JASON REITMAN
Produced byJASON BLUMENFELD, PETER RICE,
JASON REITMAN, GIL KENAN
Executive Producers:ERICA MILLS
JOANN PERRITANO