James Austin Johnson’s Trump Stops by ‘SNL U.K.’ for Meeting With Burnham and Zelenskyy: ‘You Don’t Have One Guy Who Can Play Trump?’
Donald Trump made his first appearance on “SNL U.K.,” courtesy of “SNL” cast member James Austin Johnson.
Variety reports: Donald Trump made his first appearance on “SNL U.K.,” courtesy of “SNL” cast member James Austin Johnson.
Saturday night’s cold open recreated U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham (George Fouracres) meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy (Freddie Meredith) to reaffirm Britain’s support in their war with Russia. “We need America to restore the Starlink internet.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include SNL U, James Austin Johnson’s Trump and Meeting With Burnham.
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