So much for bonding over poutine and other Canadian delicacies.
Bowen Yang’s first screen test withSaturday Night LivebossLorne Michaelsmight have been frostier than theiceberg that sank the Titanic.
I had screen tested in 2017," recalled the actor and comedian.
Bowen Yang and Lorne Michaels.Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty
“The final step in that process is you have a one-on-one meeting with Lorne.
It was him and another producer, Erik Kenward.
The first thing out of my mouth was, I’m Canadian, too.
I grew up in Montreal.
I grew up in Quebec' and immediately it was done, it was a vibe killer.”
He’s received four Emmy nominations for his work on the show.
And then he was like, OK.'"
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