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Will Forte Reflects on Bush Role Pressure in Comedy

6/20/2025

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Will Forte opened up about the daunting task of stepping into George W. Bush's shoes on "Saturday Night Live," following the iconic Will Ferrell. He candidly shared his struggles with impersonations, but Amy Poehler praised his unique talent during their heartfelt chat on the Good Hang podcast, highlighting the pressures and triumphs of comedy.

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Will Forte opened up about the daunting task of stepping into George W. Bush's shoes on "Saturday Night Live," following the iconic Will Ferrell. He candidly shared his struggles with impersonations, but Amy Poehler praised his unique talent during their heartfelt chat on the Good Hang podcast, highlighting the pressures and triumphs of comedy.