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‘SNL’s Sarah Sherman Signs With WME as She Develops New Projects
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jul 16, 12:29 PM EDT

‘SNL’s Sarah Sherman Signs With WME as She Develops New Projects

The comedian, actress and writer who performs stand-up as Sarah Squirm has entered a new representation agreement with WME, according to Deadline.

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Sarah Sherman, a current cast member on Saturday Night Live, has signed with WME, Deadline reported on July 16. The agency deal is described as aimed at helping Sherman expand her work across film, television and other avenues while she continues developing original projects.

The report characterizes Sherman as a comedian, actress and writer whose stand-up includes a distinctive onstage persona under the moniker Sarah Squirm. Deadline said she performs stand-up live shows in that persona and has built a dedicated following through those appearances.

Sherman’s SNL role is central to her profile, with Deadline noting she has been on the sketch show for five years. As a result, the new agreement also places a currently prominent network comedian and writer in a broader talent pipeline that commonly supports scripted series development, film packaging and other media opportunities.

Deadline also tied the representation to Sherman’s ongoing creative development. The piece said she is developing her own original projects, with the WME relationship intended to support an expanded footprint beyond her live stand-up and existing television work.

No details were provided in the report about specific film or television projects that could follow from the agreement, and no timeline for any announcements was included. The story also did not specify whether the signing includes particular deals, options, or production attachments beyond the stated goal of expanding Sherman’s work.

For entertainment industry observers, talent-representation changes can be significant largely because they affect how projects are sourced, financed and staffed, and which partners may be approached for development. Sherman’s move comes as the representation ecosystem continues to compete for high-visibility comedians who can operate across live performance and screen-based formats.

Sherman’s next steps, as described by Deadline, are framed around continuing her development work and using WME to broaden where her material and creative projects land. Any additional information about forthcoming credits or production arrangements would be expected to come through later announcements tied to development deals or new productions.

Why It Matters

  • Talent-representation changes can affect how new projects are developed and packaged across film and television.
  • Sherman’s signing adds another current SNL cast member to WME’s roster, potentially shaping future scripted and screen-based opportunities.
  • The deal is tied to ongoing original-project development, which can influence what gets pitched to producers and networks.
  • Because the report did not name specific upcoming productions, the practical impact may unfold through later project announcements rather than immediate releases.

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Key Facts

  • Deadline reported that WME has signed Sarah Sherman.
  • Deadline described Sherman as a comedian, actress and writer and a current Saturday Night Live cast member.
  • Deadline said Sherman has been with SNL for five years.
  • Deadline said Sherman performs live stand-up under the moniker Sarah Squirm.
  • Deadline reported that Sherman is continuing to develop her own original projects with WME’s help.