Veronika Slowikowska attends the Netflix Tires Season 2 premiere in June, 2025. Tires is just one of the shows in which Ms. Slowikowska, a native of Barrie, Ont., has appeared in the U.S.

Saturday Night Live is adding a Canadian comedian to its cast for its upcoming 51st season - just as another Canadian who has played a major role in the writer’s room in recent seasons is departing.

Veronika Slowikowska confirmed on social media Tuesday that she would be joining NBC’s weekly sketch comedy and music show as one of five new featured players.

“Dream come true,” Slowikowska posted on her Instagram. “See you Saturdays.”

Slowikowska - who is from Barrie, Ont., and was once part of an all-female comedy troupe called My Chemical Bromance - has more than 1 million followers on Instagram and i

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