Snl Cast Leaving 2024 Today. Meanwhile, former president donald trump was played by james austin johnson and his running mate for the 2024 election, j.d. Punkie johnson’s relationship with “saturday night live” is “still strong,” even if she won’t be among the cast members returning for its 50th season.

All but three cast members from season 49 are coming back to the show this year. Snl’s 2024 is finally here, sporting a cast of both new and returning comedic players.