Instagram/Pete Davidson & Lorne Mic Celebrity Why was Pete Davidson left out of the Lorne Michaels documentary? The director explains the surprising reason for the SNL star's absence. April 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - Pete Davidson was notably absent from the recently released documentary about Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, titled Lorne. The film, directed by Morgan Neville, explores the life and legacy of Michaels, but Davidson did not appear in the project, which has sparked curiosity among fans and viewers.