Molly Shannon backs Kenan Thompson to take over from 'genius' Lorne Michaels as 'SNL' showrunner

Source: Business Insider

Kenan Thompson is the longest-tenured cast member in the NBC show's history. NBC/Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty ImagesMolly Shannon says Lorne Michaels is "irreplaceable" as "SNL" showrunner. But there's one current cast member she seems to think could one day take the reins — Kenan Thompson.