Saturday Night Live U.K. adds comedian Freddie Meredith to its upcoming second season cast. Meredith, an actor known for roles in Such Brave Girls and Big Boys, will join the program’s ensemble alongside returning cast members.
Multiple outlets report that Meredith recently gained recognition at the Edinburgh Fringe for his debut show, Need a Light?, which is described as being nominated for a Best Newcomer Award by Deadline. Variety reports he won a Best Newcomer award for the same show. Both sources characterize the addition as a new cast role for Season 2, though details beyond the casting announcement are not provided in the excerpts.
Deadline and Variety both cite Meredith’s comedic background and Fringe recognition, presenting the same underlying career milestones but differ on whether the Edinburgh Fringe outcome is framed as a nomination or a win. Both agree that he is joining an already established group of performers for the second season.
