SNL's 'Hunting Wives' Parody Wows Brittany Snow
It’s fascinating how a beloved show can suddenly take on a whole new life when it gets the Saturday Night Live treatment. This past weekend, that honor fell to The Hunting Wives, and judging by the reactions, it was a hit. Brittany Snow, who stars in the Netflix series, was absolutely thrilled with the parody, specifically praising Chloe Fineman’s impression of her character, Sophie. Snow even shared a bit of self-deprecating humor, admitting Fineman’s portrayal was so spot-on she thought, "Shit, I do sound like that." It’s a funny thing, isn't it, to see yourself reflected back in such an exaggerated, yet familiar, way?
The SNL sketch really leaned into the unique premise of The Hunting Wives, describing it as a "straight but lesbian, horny Republican murder drama." It also featured a delightful surprise appearance by Aubrey Plaza. As reported by Deadline, the idea of Aubrey Plaza being on SNL was something of a "pie-in-the-sky" notion for Snow and her castmates, so seeing her pop up in the skit was apparently quite surreal. For those who watch The Hunting Wives, you'll know that a character’s sexuality is a plot point, and the SNL sketch played with this wonderfully, culminating in a reveal that had the other characters reaching for their rifles. It’s clear the original cast, from Malin Akerman to Jaime Ray Newman, got a kick out of it, sharing their amusement on social media and even recreating a memorable line, "It's just us and the beans baby!"
This whole experience really highlights the power of pop culture and how intertwined different platforms have become. For Brittany Snow, it’s a moment to appreciate the broader cultural conversation around her show, especially with filming for the second season just around the corner. She’s hoping her character Sophie might make a good decision this time around, though she admits she has her doubts. Given how much fun SNL had with the series, one has to wonder what other layers and quirks of The Hunting Wives might be explored next. Will this SNL sketch inspire new plotlines, or perhaps even influence how the audience perceives the characters going forward?
The SNL sketch really leaned into the unique premise of The Hunting Wives, describing it as a "straight but lesbian, horny Republican murder drama." It also featured a delightful surprise appearance by Aubrey Plaza. As reported by Deadline, the idea of Aubrey Plaza being on SNL was something of a "pie-in-the-sky" notion for Snow and her castmates, so seeing her pop up in the skit was apparently quite surreal. For those who watch The Hunting Wives, you'll know that a character’s sexuality is a plot point, and the SNL sketch played with this wonderfully, culminating in a reveal that had the other characters reaching for their rifles. It’s clear the original cast, from Malin Akerman to Jaime Ray Newman, got a kick out of it, sharing their amusement on social media and even recreating a memorable line, "It's just us and the beans baby!"
This whole experience really highlights the power of pop culture and how intertwined different platforms have become. For Brittany Snow, it’s a moment to appreciate the broader cultural conversation around her show, especially with filming for the second season just around the corner. She’s hoping her character Sophie might make a good decision this time around, though she admits she has her doubts. Given how much fun SNL had with the series, one has to wonder what other layers and quirks of The Hunting Wives might be explored next. Will this SNL sketch inspire new plotlines, or perhaps even influence how the audience perceives the characters going forward?
