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‘SNL’s Sarah Sherman Signs With WME
Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Sarah Sherman has signed with talent agency WME, which will support her expansion into film and television alongside her ongoing original projects. The move reflects the growing profile of Sherman, who performs stand-up under the name Sarah Squirm and has been an SNL regular for five seasons since joining in 2021.
Sherman released her debut comedy special, Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh, last December, directed by Cody Critcheloe and featuring John Waters, for HBO. She will next appear in Jane Schoenbrun's slasher film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and has previously featured in Adam Sandler-produced films including Roommates and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah! Sherman remains represented by Rise Management and law firm Hansen, Jacobsen, Teller.
In short
- SNL star Sarah Sherman signs with talent agency WME
- Deal aims to expand her film and TV career
- She recently starred in Cannes-premiered slasher film
Explained simply
Sarah Sherman is a comedian who has been a cast member on Saturday Night Live, the long-running American sketch comedy programme, since 2021. She also performs stand-up comedy under the stage name Sarah Squirm.
Sherman has released a comedy special on HBO and appeared in several films, expanding her presence beyond SNL. Her work in stand-up and these projects have built her profile within the entertainment industry.
Talent agencies like WME represent comedians and entertainers, helping them develop and negotiate work opportunities across film, television and other platforms. When comedians with established profiles sign with major agencies, it typically indicates they are pursuing expansion into larger projects and broader entertainment opportunities.