Jay Pharoah Takes Over Barack Obama Role On ‘SNL,’ Replacing Fred Armisen

“Saturday Night Live” is getting a new Barack Obama.

Lorne Michaels told the New York Times on Wednesday that Jay Pharoah, a young castmember who is entering his first season as a featured player, will be taking over the role from Fred Armisen, who has played the president since the 2008 election.

“Jay has been doing Obama in his act this summer, and Jay is coming into his own,” Michaels told the Times. “I just thought it might be time to shake it up.”

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