A deal is not yet done and Universal Television Alternative Studio declined to comment.
People familiar with the situation said Longman is already sounding out writers and cast.
His time in Hollywood will likely helpSNL UKbook high-profile guest hosts.
Daniel Craig hosts ‘‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2020Getty
Aplins other credits include Amazon Prime VideosBackstage With Katherine Ryan.
Comcast-owned Skyannounced theSNLremake on Thursday, with Michaels Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio producing.
Sky only began airing full versions in 2020, while the show briefly featured on ITV4 in 2006.
The UK does not have a fantastic record of attempting to imitate late-night American comedy series.
ITVsThe Nightly Showwas critically panned and dumped after one season in 2017.
Channel 4s10 OClock Liveaired for three seasons at the start of last decade.
