Dan Aykroyd Praises Jason Reitman’s ‘Saturday Night’ Film as a ‘Masterpiece’ and ‘Surefire Candidate for Best Picture’

Dan Aykroyd, one of the original cast members of NBC‘s sketch show ‘Saturday Night Live,’ has lavished praise on Jason Reitman‘s new film about the show’s launch. Aykroyd described the film, titled ‘Saturday Night,’ as “pretty accurate” and a “surefire candidate for Best Picture” in a recent tweet.

Aykroyd, who was part of the inaugural cast of ‘SNL’ in 1975, expressed his admiration for the film, stating, “Cracking a head to applaud Jason Reitman’s triumphant ‘SNL’ film. Wow What a propulsive, engaging, funny, beautifully cast and acted, suspenseful, adventurous, music-filled ride.” He also noted that the film is a “perfect window into the creative process at its highest level” and praised its accuracy, saying, “I was there…”

In the film, Aykroyd is portrayed by actor Dylan O’Brien as the cast prepares to go live for the first time in 1975. Aykroyd’s endorsement highlights the film’s authenticity and its potential for critical acclaim.