Lorne

Lorne (2026)



7.1 2026 101 min United States of America

Director: Morgan Neville

Cast: Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Tom Schiller

Documentary
An all-access look at the visionary who created an unmatched comedy dynasty, forever changing television and pop culture. This documentary delivers never-before-seen footage, rare archival gems, and intimate conversations with legendary cast members and writers—featuring Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, and many others.

More About This Film

Lorne is a feature documentary portrait of Lorne Michaels, the producer and creator whose career is closely associated with Saturday Night Live. The film examines how Michaels developed the program and helped shape a comedy institution that influenced television and generations of performers.

Directed by Morgan Neville, the documentary uses extensive archival material and interviews with former cast members, writers, performers, and collaborators. The result is a career-spanning look at the creative environment surrounding one of American television's longest-running comedy programs.

  • Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville.
  • Runtime is approximately 101 minutes.
  • Featured interviewees include Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien, and Chris Rock.
  • Focus Features released the documentary theatrically in April 2026.
  • Peacock began streaming the film in 2026, followed by a Netflix U.S. release scheduled for October 5.

Where to Watch

Lorne is available on Peacock, with Netflix also scheduled to carry the documentary in the United States.