Saturday Night Live has announced organizational changes within its talent department. Keri Powers has been elevated to serve as the sole head of the talent division, taking on responsibility for booking the show’s hosts, musical guests, and celebrity performers. Rebecca Schwartz has been promoted to the role of producer, expanding her responsibilities in supporting the cast and production team.
These moves follow the departure of Brian Siedlecki, who had worked as SNL’s music booker for three decades. The show did not renew his contract. During his tenure, Siedlecki booked a diverse range of musical acts spanning multiple generations and genres.
Both Powers and Schwartz have extended tenures at SNL. Powers joined the program in 2014, while Schwartz came aboard in 2015. The promotions come as the show prepares for its 52nd season premiere, which is scheduled for later this month. The season opener will feature NBA player Jalen Brunson as host with musical group KATSEYE performing.
The new season will introduce featured players Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter to the cast. Several cast members have departed ahead of the season, including Chloe Fineman, who announced in July that she was leaving after seven years to pursue other opportunities. Martin Herlihy has also exited the show. Earlier departures include Bowen Yang and several others who left before the previous season.
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