Jean Smart leads Hacks' comedic cast.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Hacks cast is an ensemble of some of the best comedy actors working today. Hacks is one of the standout shows on HBO Max, offering a dark comedy centered around Las Vegas diva and stand-up legend Deborah Vance, portrayed by Emmy-winner Jean Smart. The series benefits from a mix of newcomers and established comedic talents, adding authenticity to its portrayal of the comedy world.
Jean Smart also won a Prime Time Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2000 for her role in Frasier . Ava, portrayed by Einbinder, is a 25-year-old writer whose career is derailed by an ill-timed joke on Twitter. Desperate for a second chance, she becomes a stand-up writer for Deborah Vance, a legendary comedian in Las Vegas. Ava's journey is marked by her struggle to rebuild her career and prove her worth in a challenging and often unforgiving industry.
Hack's Supporting Cast & Characters Close Christopher McDonald as Marty: Marty is the sleazy businessman who owns the casino Palmetto. He often finds himself at odds with the casino's star attraction, Deborah Vance. McDonald is a familiar character actor known for roles in such productions as Thelma and Louise, Happy Gilmore, Quiz Show, and Ballers.
Related Hacks Season 3 Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & When They Play Hacks season 3 has landed, and it continues the show's tradition of filling its soundtrack with great songs from a wide range of genres. Johnny Sibilly as Wilson: The water maintenance manager who is repeatedly called to Deborah's house, with his repeated visits in Hacks season 1 leading to a relationship with Marcus. Sibilly is best known for playing Costas on Pose, and he joined the cast of the Queer as Folk reboot.
Jane Adams as Nina: Ava's scattered mother who struggles to accept the instability in Ava's comedy-writer career. Jane Adams is an accomplished Tony-winning stage actress who has also appeared in TV shows and movies like Wonder Boys, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Frasier, and the HBO series Hung. Adams was nominated for an Emmy Award in Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Hacks season 1.
Louis Herthum as Dennis: Ava's supportive and ill father. Herthum is known for playing Peter Abernathy in Westworld, JD in True Blood, and Sheriff Frank Briggs Sr. in Home Before Dark. Lauren Weedman as Madam Mayor Pezzimenti: The mayor of Las Vegas who is a special guest at DJ's birthday party. Weedman has also appeared in Date Night, The Five-Year Engagement, the hit sitcom Arrested Development, and HBO's Hung.
Related Hacks Season 2 Ending Explained Hacks season 2 ends with a clean slate, seemingly laying the groundwork for a third season. What does the future look like for Deborah and Ava? Kara Luiz as Katie: The Everyday Luxuries host whose show Deborah appears on as a guest to help sell foot spas. Luiz has also been in Mom Coms and Boss Cheer.
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