‘SNL UK’ Adds Comedian & ‘Big Boys’ Actor Freddie Meredith To Season 2 Cast
Saturday Night Live UK has added Such Brave Girls and Big Boys actor Freddie Meredith to the cast of the upcoming second season. Meredith, who is also a comedian, is coming off his Edinburgh Fringe debut show Need a Light?, which was nominated for a Best Newcomer Award. He will now join an ensemble also […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Sep 7, 2026 at 6:50 AM ET
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‘SNL UK’ Adds Comedian & ‘Big Boys’ Actor Freddie Meredith To Season 2 Cast(opens original report in a new tab)VarietyTier B
‘SNL U.K.’ Adds Freddie Meredith to Cast(opens original report in a new tab)“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has added a new castmember for its second season with Freddie Meredith joining the gang. The comedian has previously starred in “Such Brave Girls” and “Big Boys.” Meredith, who recently won an… — Variety
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