Bowen Yang is set to join Oh, Mary! this fall, taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the production. The casting adds a prominent Saturday Night Live alum to a show known for attracting high-profile performers.
Yang was previously approached about playing Mary Todd Lincoln but initially declined the opportunity. At the time, he was expected to return to Saturday Night Live for another season, according to the available account.
His eventual addition represents the latest notable casting decision for Oh, Mary!, which has built attention around its distinctive approach to selecting performers. Further details about Yang’s run are tied to the production’s fall plans.