When it comes to casting, “Saturday Night Live” producers will find plenty of talent in London’s comedy scene, which is “booming,” Mr. Boosey said. In the past, improv has not been as popular in Britain as in the United States, he said. But that’s changing.

The London-based offshoot of NBC's long-running live sketch comedy show will hit screens in 2026 and be executive produced by 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels.

Live" creator Lorne Michaels will executive produce a U.K. version of the show coming to Britain and Ireland, Sky announced Thursday.