20 Mind-Blowing Facts About Brooklyn Nine-Nine

16. The Show Happened Because Andy Samberg Left SNL

Brooklyn Nine-Nine always had a lot of potential, but it needed the right leading man to truly get the ball rolling. Producers Michael Schur and Dan Goor were in search for Jake Peralta when they heard that a mutual friend, Andy Samberg, had left SNL. A text message later, Jake Peralta was cast.
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