The real cast of The Hunting Wives were more than excited to see the Saturday evening live parody of Netflix’s hit raunchy crime drama.
During the Oct. 11 episode of NBC’s long-running sketch comedy series, the pre-recorded sketch saw host Amy Poehler portray Malin Akerman’s Margo, while Chloe Fineman played Brittany Snow’s Sophie.
“Oh my god @nbcsnl this is the best thing I have ever seen!!! Hunting Wives Season 2 premiere (?!) Yessssss!!!!! Akerman wrote on Instagram. Snow added in his own post: “It’s just us and the beans.” My life is made.
THE SNL The parody references several scenes and moments from the hit series, including Sophie’s alcoholism, Margo teaching Sophie how to hunt the “sensual” way, and that thrilling game of Spin the Bottle. It also featured Ashley Padilla as Jaime Ray Newman’s Callie and Sarah Sherman as Katie Lowes’ Jill.
“Millions of Americans watched season 1 of The Hunting Wivesthe heterosexual but lesbian, horny and republican murder drama. And now it’s back for more,” a voiceover said at the start of the sketch (below). “At Netflix, we rushed to get you in record time, The Hunting Wives season two. All your favorites are back and they’re just as naughty as ever. The thighs will be tight. Weapons will be drawn. »
The Hunting Wives follows Sophie, who moves to East Texas and gets drawn into the glamorous and dangerous world of wealthy socialite Margo with her group of elite friends. But she finds herself entangled in a dark web of obsessions, seduction and secrets when a local teenager is found dead. The series has also been renewed for a second season.
“HUNTING WOMEN ON @nbcsnl!! We were dying. I love you @amypoehler @sarahsquirm @chloeiscrazy @ash.padill @malinakerman @jaimeraynewman4real,” Lowes also wrote on Instagram. She also shared a video of herself, Akerman and Newman’s real-time reactions to the SNL sketch.
At the end of the skit, Aubrey Plaza also made a surprise appearance as the “new girl joining the group”, after moving from California. However, the women eventually draw their guns when Plaza’s character reveals that she is actually a lesbian.
