The Real Reason Pete Davidson Isn't in Lorne Michaels' Documentary

Pete Davidson Not Featured in Lorne Michaels Documentary

Director Morgan Neville explained why Pete Davidson was not part of a documentary about Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. Neville cited the abundance of interviews as a reason for excluding Davidson.

The Challenge of Condensing Stories

Morgan Neville mentioned the difficulty in deciding which stories to include due to the plethora of anecdotes from various SNL alumni. He aimed to focus more on Michaels rather than other celebrities involved with the show.

Neville also revealed that Davidson wasn't available when filming began, making it challenging to determine how his contributions would fit into the story.

Davidson's Reflective Journey on SNL

Pete Davidson has spoken openly about his relationship with Lorne Michaels and his time on SNL. After his first year, he asked Michaels for a meeting, feeling out of place among talented peers.

Davidson stayed with the show for eight seasons before leaving in 2022. During his final appearance, he thanked SNL and Lorne Michaels for their support and for providing a space where he could grow both personally and professionally.