SNL Star James Austin Johnson Announces Comedy Show With Sam Richardson On May 12
The comedian shares stage photos from recent performances while teasing upcoming partnership.
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James Austin Johnson, the Saturday Night Live star known for his spot-on impressions, has announced an upcoming comedy show with actor Sam Richardson scheduled for May 12. The comedian shared the news through a carousel of performance photos on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into his recent stand-up activities.
“Been doing comedy with my friends lately and having a blast frankly,” Johnson wrote in his Instagram post. “And Me and Sam are doing a little something together on 5/12 if you’re into that frankly, James Austin Johnson Dot Com for more info or just head on over to my buy-o.”
Having A Blast With Friends
The post features multiple images showing Johnson performing on stage at various comedy venues. In several photos, he can be seen mid-performance, gesturing expressively while holding a microphone, showcasing his energetic stage presence. The images capture him in different comedy clubs, sometimes wearing casual attire including t-shirts and button-ups while performing his stand-up routines.
Partnership With Sam Richardson
While Johnson didn’t provide extensive details about the upcoming show with Sam Richardson, the May 12 date marks a collaboration between two well-established comedy talents. Richardson is known for his work on “Veep,” “Detroiters,” and more recently, films like “The Afterparty” and “Hocus Pocus 2.”
Before SNL, Johnson built his reputation as a stand-up comedian and appeared in shows like “Better Call Saul” and “Future Man.” His Trump impression initially gained viral attention through social media videos where he would combine the former president’s speech patterns with unusual topics like Pokémon or Scooby-Doo.
As Johnson continues to build his profile both on television and in live performance, this upcoming show with Sam Richardson represents another opportunity for fans to see a different side of his comedy beyond the weekly sketches on SNL.
For those interested in catching Johnson’s upcoming performances, including the May 12 show with Richardson, details and tickets are available on his official website as mentioned in his Instagram announcement.
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