Chloe Fineman wasted no time finding her next move after Saturday evening livelanding a regular role in Netflix’s upcoming thriller series Myron Bolitar just days after announcing her departure from the iconic sketch show.
Netflix confirmed Monday that Fineman will play Parker Quinn, a sports reporter known for being a tenacious journalist with a deep passion for her beat, in the adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller series.
The show, which has its origins in Coben’s 1995 novel Business breakupfollows an NBA star turned sports agent.
It will be co-showrun, written and executive produced by television legend David E. Kelley alongside Kyle Long.
Fineman’s casting was announced alongside that of Jabari Banks, known for Bel Airand Jamie McShane of Stain And 1923both of whom will also be series regulars.
Ben McKenzie, the star of The CO And Gothamwas confirmed as a recurring guest star. They join a cast that already includes Colin Woodell as Bolitar himself, KJ Apa and Diane Guerrero.
Fineman announced his departure from SNL Thursday after seven seasons, describing it as a bittersweet but fair decision.
“It’s really hard to leave SNL but it feels like the right time. I’m going to miss it a lot. But the people who work there are my family and this place is my home, and I know I’ll never be too far away,” she wrote on Instagram.
The artist joined the long-standing group BNC sketch show in 2019 and has built a strong acting resume alongside it SNL work, with credits including Weirdest Friday, Babylon, Despicable Me 4 And Research group.
The Netflix role marks his first series regular credit outside of SNL and a significant step in scripted drama.
