'SNL' Adds Three Cast Members

Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson, Cecily Strong join for show's 38^th season

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/10/2012 12:45:39 PM

Saturday Night Live has added three Second City alums to its cast, with Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong joining the NBC sketch show as featured players.

Bryant was an ensemble member of the Second City ETC Stage and Robinson performed in their Mainstage and National Touring Company, as did Strong. All three have also trained or performed at the iO Theater in Chicago.

SNL returns for its 38^th season on Sept. 15 with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean.

Cast members Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg departed the show after last season, and Jason Sudeikis' future at SNL is also in question.