The SNL succession market has crystallized around Seth Meyers, with his odds jumping from 20¢ to 53¢ (+33¢) as traders price in his emergence as the frontrunner to replace Lorne Michaels. Despite Meyers publicly downplaying interest, "It's certainly possible" Michaels could tap him, however, he said Sunday. "It's certainly possible" Lorne Michaels could tap him to run SNL, Meyers said Sunday. The market movement suggests insider confidence in his candidacy, even as other names like Tina Fey remain in discussion. Aside from Tina Fey, Seth Meyers' name is the one that is brought up the most when pondering who will take over Lorne Michaels' job once he retires. Meyers joined the Saturday Night Live cast in 2001, and later became the writing supervisor in 2005. With high trading volume of 569.9 and significant price appreciation, the market is converging on Meyers as Michaels' likely successor for the 2028 transition, despite his public reluctance to take on the demanding role.