Bill Hader disclosed that he did not participate in the SNL50 anniversary special due to ongoing struggles with anxiety. The sketch he was invited to join focused on anxiety experienced by cast members during their tenure on the show. When asked by Andy Samberg to join, Hader expressed his reluctance, candidly stating that he was anxious. Since leaving SNL, Hader achieved critical acclaim with the HBO series Barry, which touches on similar mental health issues faced by its protagonist. He is also developing a new series about Jonestown for HBO.
Hader revealed that he chose not to participate in the SNL50 live anniversary special because of his mental health. The sketch was about anxiety experienced by cast members during their time on the show.
Andy Samberg called Hader about the sketch focused on anxiety, but Hader felt uncomfortable participating, stating, 'I don't know if I want to do that.'
After leaving SNL, Bill Hader found success with the HBO show Barry, which reflects his own struggles with mental health through his character.
Hader is currently working on a new series for HBO that explores the events of Jonestown, showcasing his continuous evolution in storytelling.
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