Cast members need to be chameleons.
Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank
Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank
While it’s usually easy to identify which cast member is portraying a given celebrity, the topical nature of the show means that cast members need to be adept at emulating the mannerisms and general appearance of the celebrity they’re spoofing.
The show always needs a cast member who can ably portray the sitting president. Here, Will Ferrell is shown in his role as George W. Bush.