 In the early 2000s, he became a founding member of The Second City Las Vegas, where he performed at the Flamingo.In 2003, while a regular performer at The Second City Las Vegas, Sudeikis was hired as a sketch writer for "Saturday Night Live" ("SNL"), and would occasionally make bit appearances as audience members or extras.In May 2005, he became a featured player on the show, and was upgraded to repertory status at the beginning of the show's 32nd season on September 30, 2006.