Pete Davidson took to Instagram to consider his impending departure from Saturday Night Live.
While Davidson does not have an account on the social media platform, he posted a long and emotional message through the account of Dave Syrus, who writes for the show and is also working on his 2020 film, The King of Staten Island. His words accompany a video in which he celebrates the end of the production of his first episode of SNL with comic book colleague Jerod Carmichael.
“This video was shot 8 years ago. “Jarod sent it to me last night and it made me super emotional in the best way possible,” Davidson said from above. “In the video, I had just returned from my first update and sketch. It’s crazy to think I’ll do my last today.
Davidson said that when he first joined the show in 2014, at the age of 20, he admitted that he had “no idea” what he was doing. “I still don’t,” he joked, “but especially then.”
Davidson came to the show as a stand-up comedian, not as a sketch artist, which sets him apart from many of those who become actors. “I knew I could never handle Kenan Thompson or Kate McKinnon, so I was very scared to find out what I could bring or do for such a historic, respected show and platform. I decided that because I am a stand-up comedian, I will just try my stand-up and personal stuff in the Weekend Update like myself and I am so happy to have done it, “he said. “I have to share so much with this audience and literally grow before your eyes. We were together through the good and the bad, the happiest and the darkest times. ”
Davidson went on to say that he owed his life to SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels and everyone else in NBC’s long-running sketch series – expressing his gratitude to all those with whom he crossed paths while in 30 Rock. “I appreciate you guys always holding my back and standing up for me, even when it wasn’t popular. Thank you for always believing in me and sticking to me, even when it seemed comical, “he wrote. “Thank you for teaching me the values of life, how to grow up and for giving me memories that will last a lifetime.
“SNL is my home,” Davidson concluded. “I am very happy and sad about the show tonight. For so many reasons, I can’t explain. I can’t wait to return to Mulaney’s musical next year. “
Davidson joined the SNL as one of the youngest members of the show’s cast and quickly exploded as one of its biggest stars. The news of his departure, along with longtime cast members Kate McKinnon, Eddie Bryant and Kyle Mooney, erupted yesterday. In addition to the finale of season 47 tonight, hosted by Natasha Lyon, he will be seen in the series “Peacock” Bupkis, Alex Lehmann’s film “Meet the Sweet” with Kaylee Cuoco, the horror thriller Miramax “Home” and more recently David Mishod’s feature film “Wizards!” Davidson’s Instagram post, signed with “Resident Young Man Pete Davidson,” can be found below.
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