Miles Teller Skewers NYC Mayoral Debate as Andrew Cuomo on ‘SNL’

Miles Teller’s recent portrayal of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on “Saturday Night Live” generated buzz by humorously critiquing the New York City mayoral debate.

Miles Teller Skewers NYC Mayoral Debate

The cold open featured Teller mimicking Cuomo’s persona. His lines referenced the former governor’s handling of COVID-19 and the sexual harassment allegations against him. “You all know me. I got us through COVID and then yada yada yada,” Teller quipped, coupled with exaggerated mime motions.

Mayoral Candidates and Their Portrayals

The sketch also included Ramy Youssef and Shane Gillis, who represented fellow mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa. Teller and Gillis humorously mispronounced Mamdani’s name throughout the segment, at one point calling him “Zoltar Rob Zombie.”

• Candidates:
  • Miles Teller as Andrew Cuomo
  • Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani
  • Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa

Debate Highlights

Kenan Thompson portrayed the debate moderator, questioning the candidates’ motivations: “Why would you want the worst job in the world?” Teller’s Cuomo cleverly retorted about being ahead of the game due to the inevitable criticism of being mayor.

The sketch included satirical references to Sliwa’s anecdotes, like his claim of being shot multiple times. In a standout moment, Youssef’s Mamdani directly addressed undecided voters with a humorous pitch, cleverly blending humor with social commentary.

Surprise Cameo by Donald Trump

In a surprising twist, James Austin Johnson appeared as former President Donald Trump, making a comedic entrance and stating, “It’s me!” Johnson’s Trump touched on his past connection to New York, positioning himself as a lurking figure in political affairs.

The cold open effectively captured the humorous and chaotic nature of political debates, making it a memorable segment in the “SNL” lineup.