Hacks
HBO’sHacksfeatures several actual stand-up comics in its cast of characters.
Curiously, Jean Smart, who plays stand-up comedy legend Deborah Vance, doesn’t actually do stand-up.
However, there are more than a dozen real stand-ups in the crew and cast ofHacks.
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HBO’s sleeper hit Hacks seems to borrow extensively from real life.
Here’s how much of the comedy drama series is based on a true story.
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She had a recurring role as Charlie Utada inThe Flight Attendantseason 2.
Branum often appears on talk shows as part of comedic panels.
Initially, Jimmy was frustrated with Kayla for being a bad assistant.
Whenever Ava came to the front desk and he had to talk to her, Ray was miserable.
He also reappeared in season 3 when Ava went to a bar trivia night with Marcus family.
Ray was on one of the other quiz teams, and he was dismayed to see Ava again.
He thought he was done dealing with her after she moved out of the hotel.
He also appears inModern FamilyandThe Disaster Artist.
Shes played by Martha Kelly, a real-life stand-up comedian.
She also had roles inGaslitandAmerican Gods.
Perla gets involved in one ofHacks best gags when Deborah and Ava decide to pull a prank on her.
Perla is played by Iris Bahr, a well-known stand-up comedian and comedic actor.
Bahr has also appeared inThe Conners,Friends, andIrreversible.
Shes an executive story editor for Andy Samberg and Neil CampbellsDigman!and the head writer for CollegeHumor’sHardly Workingseries.
