Saturday Night Live brings on three new casts members, including Punkie Johnson

“Saturday Night Live” just announced its three newest cast members — and get ready queer women, because we got one. Along with “S.N.L.” writer Andrew Dismukes and Upright Citizens Brigade improviser Lauren Holt, the show’s first out Black lesbian cast member has finally joined the crew. 

Executive producer Lorne Michaels hired stand-up comedian Punkie Johnson, who will join last season’s full cast this fall. Johnson has had roles in shows like “Adam Ruins Everything,” “Corporate,” and “Space Force,” and performed a stand-up set in “Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers.” Her most recent work, however, has been a series of “Virtual HomeSchool” videos. 

Johnson has two elementary school aged sons, both currently completing their schoolwork from home. Her exasperated, sarcastic, and humorous take on homeschooling offers solace for other parents along with a much-needed comedy break. “Saturday Night Live” returns Oct. 3, to NBC.