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Tim Meadows on Saturday Night Live, Dream Scenario and memories of Norm Macdonald

The actor, comedian and writer talks to Q's Tom Power about his new film, Dream Scenario, what it's like co-starring alongside Nicolas Cage, and some of his favourite memories of working on SNL.

Meadows co-stars with Nicolas Cage in the new film Dream Scenario

Head shot of Tim Meadows.
American actor, comedian and writer Tim Meadows. (timmeadowslive.com)

Actor, comedian and writer Tim Meadows was one of the longest-running cast members on Saturday Night Live, appearing for 10 seasons from 1991-2000. You might also recognize him from movies like Mean Girls or Grown Ups.

Now, he's co-starring alongside Nicolas Cage in the new A24 film Dream Scenario, which follows a tenured college professor whose life is turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. Meadows plays the dean of the college where Cage's character teaches.

In an interview with Q's Tom Power, Meadows talks about the film, his life in Hollywood and his favourite memories of working on SNL. Plus, he recalls some memories of his late friends Chris Farley and Norm Macdonald. 

WATCH | Official trailer for Dream Scenario:

The full interview with Tim Meadows is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Tim Meadows produced by Kaitlyn Swan.

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