Tina Fey could possibly be returning to Saturday Evening Dwell in an government producer capability every time its 78-year-old creator Lorne Michaels decides to step down.

Based on a report from the New York Publish, the previous author and Weekend Replace anchor is “being courted” to take over the place. Nevertheless, it’s presently unknown whether or not Michaels even has any fast plans to step down.

In a press release issued to ET Canada, an NBC spokesperson mentioned “there isn’t any reality” to the New York Publish report and pointed to Michaels’ interview with The New York Instances final 12 months through which he mentioned he had “no plans to retire.”

That being mentioned, the longtime showrunner left the door open for a potential departure after its landmark fiftieth season in 2024-2025 throughout a 2021 interview with CBS Information. “I believe I’m dedicated to doing this present till its fiftieth anniversary, which is in three years,” he mentioned. “I’d prefer to see that via, and I’ve a sense that’d be a very good time to depart. However right here’s the purpose: I received’t need the present ever to be unhealthy. I care too deeply about it. It’s been my life’s work. So, I’m gonna do all the pieces I can to see it stick with it and stick with it effectively.”

Fey would definitely be a superb candidate to take over the mantle. After her SNL tenure from 1997 to 2006, she created and government produced the extremely profitable sitcoms 30 Rock and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (along with writing and appearing in each exhibits). Subsequent up, Fey is ready to jot down, produce, and star in a film adaptation of the Imply Ladies Broadway musical, itself based mostly on the unique movie she wrote and starred in.

This fall, Fey and her frequent collaborator Amy Poehler are headed again out on their “Stressed Leg Tour.” Tickets can be found right here.