Chevy Chase's Blunt Critique on *Saturday Night*

In a surprising turn of events, director Jason Reitman received a blunt critique from comedy legend Chevy Chase regarding his latest film, *Saturday Night*, which chronicles the tumultuous 90 minutes leading up to the inaugural broadcast of *Saturday Night Live* in 1975.

The *Fly on the Wall* Podcast Revelation

During a recent episode of the *Fly on the Wall* podcast, Reitman shared an entertaining and candid account of Chase's unexpected response after watching the film. He noted, “Chevy loves to say the thing you’re not supposed to say,” hinting at the actor’s unfiltered comedic style.

Chase's Deadpan Delivery

After the screening, Chase approached Reitman and patted him on the shoulder with a deadpan delivery, stating, “Well, you should be embarrassed.” This left the hosts, David Spade and Dana Carvey, in fits of laughter. Spade quipped, “You couldn’t even write it better,” while Carvey acknowledged the boldness of Chase's comment, calling it one of the harshest things a director could hear.

Reitman's Reflection on the Moment

Trying to process Chase's critique, Reitman reflected on his own emotions amidst the moment. “I’m trying to balance it,” he admitted. “In my head, I know, ‘Alright, I’m getting my own Chevy Chase moment that’s 1,000 percent only for me right now.’ From a comedy perspective, that’s really pure and kind of cool. But also, I just spent like two years recreating this moment trying to capture Chevy perfectly.”

Cast and Character Traits

In *Saturday Night*, which stars Cory Michael Smith as Chase, the cast also features notable talents like Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels and Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd. Reitman carefully cast each role, aiming to highlight the unique traits of each character. For Chase, he identified an essential quality: “an ego that needs to be humbled.”

Navigating the History of Sketch Comedy

Reitman’s film not only addresses the chaotic origins of *SNL* but also navigates the rich history of American sketch comedy, paving the way for countless comedians and television shows that followed. As the anticipation for the film builds, it is clear that Reitman garnered both laughter and critique from comedy giants, proving that in the world of humor, honesty reigns supreme.

Looking Ahead

Stay tuned to see how *Saturday Night* will be received by audiences when it hits theaters, and whether this candid exchange will spur more comic gold or reactions as raw as Chase’s!