Yes. Ben Marshall joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player for Season 51, after working as an SNL writer and performing with the comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy. NBCUniversal later listed him as a returning cast member for Season 52.
What role did Ben Marshall take on at SNL?
Marshall joined the cast as a featured player for Season 51. The Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press reported the casting announcement on September 2, 2025. The Los Angeles Times report and the Associated Press report both identify him as one of five additions.
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How was Marshall connected to SNL before joining the cast?
Marshall was already part of the show behind the scenes: the Associated Press says he joined SNL’s writing staff in 2021. He is also a member of Please Don’t Destroy, the comedy trio whose prerecorded digital shorts appeared on the show. Peacock’s Season 51 cast overview also describes Marshall’s writing and Please Don’t Destroy background.
Who else joined the Season 51 cast?
The other four featured-player additions announced alongside Marshall were Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska, according to the Los Angeles Times and Associated Press reports.
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Is Ben Marshall still on SNL?
NBCUniversal’s subsequent Season 52 cast announcement lists Marshall among returning cast members. That is the latest sourced cast status here.
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NBCUniversal’s Season 51 information identifies NBC and Peacock as viewing options. Current schedules, availability and access terms may vary by location and change over time, so check the platforms’ current listings.
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