SNL Skewers 'The Hunting Wives,' Brittany Snow Reacts
It's always fascinating when the real world and the world of satire collide, isn't it? This past weekend, Saturday Night Live gave us a delightful example of just that, with a sketch that poked fun at the buzzy Netflix show, The Hunting Wives. Amy Poehler, back at the SNL helm, teamed up with Aubrey Plaza for a faux trailer that hilariously exaggerated the show's premise – a sort of "straight but lesbian, horny Republican murder drama," as the narrator so aptly put it.
The sketch really zeroed in on the show’s signature elements: the over-the-top wigs, the constant drinking, and the almost dizzying level of female interaction. They even played up how easily Brittany Snow's character, Sophie, might have been swayed when she first arrived. I have to admit, seeing Chloe Fineman’s impression of Brittany Snow, and hearing Snow’s own delighted reaction to it, was a treat. As Brittany Snow herself told Entertainment Tonight, she was "just in shock" and thought Fineman "did an amazing job encapsulating me and getting my voice right." It’s always fun when the actor genuinely appreciates a loving parody, and Snow clearly does.
What really got me, though, was the moment Aubrey Plaza's character arrived from California. The sketch mirrored the show’s own dynamics, with the existing wives eager to induct the newcomer. But when Plaza’s character revealed she had a girlfriend, cue the dramatic reveal of guns pointed her way – a sharp, funny jab at the show's contradictions. It was a moment that felt particularly insightful, showing the writers truly understood the show they were skewering. And the best part? Brittany Snow mentioned that having Aubrey Plaza guest star on The Hunting Wives is actually a real possibility for season two! Wouldn't that be something to see?
With The Hunting Wives set to begin filming again soon, it makes you wonder what kind of outrageous storylines await us. Will Sophie make any good decisions this season? Brittany Snow herself expressed some doubt, telling Entertainment Tonight, "I just hope that Sophie makes any good decision. Just one, just one good decision. I’m hoping the best for her, but we’ll see. I doubt it, to be honest." That kind of self-aware commentary from an actor is gold. It makes me eager to tune in and see just how wild things get.
The sketch really zeroed in on the show’s signature elements: the over-the-top wigs, the constant drinking, and the almost dizzying level of female interaction. They even played up how easily Brittany Snow's character, Sophie, might have been swayed when she first arrived. I have to admit, seeing Chloe Fineman’s impression of Brittany Snow, and hearing Snow’s own delighted reaction to it, was a treat. As Brittany Snow herself told Entertainment Tonight, she was "just in shock" and thought Fineman "did an amazing job encapsulating me and getting my voice right." It’s always fun when the actor genuinely appreciates a loving parody, and Snow clearly does.
What really got me, though, was the moment Aubrey Plaza's character arrived from California. The sketch mirrored the show’s own dynamics, with the existing wives eager to induct the newcomer. But when Plaza’s character revealed she had a girlfriend, cue the dramatic reveal of guns pointed her way – a sharp, funny jab at the show's contradictions. It was a moment that felt particularly insightful, showing the writers truly understood the show they were skewering. And the best part? Brittany Snow mentioned that having Aubrey Plaza guest star on The Hunting Wives is actually a real possibility for season two! Wouldn't that be something to see?
With The Hunting Wives set to begin filming again soon, it makes you wonder what kind of outrageous storylines await us. Will Sophie make any good decisions this season? Brittany Snow herself expressed some doubt, telling Entertainment Tonight, "I just hope that Sophie makes any good decision. Just one, just one good decision. I’m hoping the best for her, but we’ll see. I doubt it, to be honest." That kind of self-aware commentary from an actor is gold. It makes me eager to tune in and see just how wild things get.
