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Oct. 21, 2014 / 10:43 AM

Leslie Jones joins 'Saturday Night Live' ensemble

"It's official I'm a cast member!!! Get ready! Get ready!!" Jones tweeted.

"SNL" writer Leslie Jones has joined the cast. (File/UPI/Jim Ruymen)

"SNL" writer Leslie Jones has joined the cast. (File/UPI/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Actress, writer and comedian Leslie Jones has joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, NBC announced.

Jones was hired as a writer for the sketch comedy series early this year and has made a few appearances on the show. She will be a featured player as of this Saturday's episode.

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Her film credits include Lottery Ticket, A Guy Thing and National Security.

Welcome to the cast, @Lesdoggg!! http://t.co/r6XVUu78bg #SNL
— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) October 20, 2014

Congrats Leslie! #SNL RT @Lesdoggg It's official I'm a cast member!!! Get ready! Get ready!! @nbcsnl
— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) October 20, 2014

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