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in Interviews, TV, TV InterviewsInterview: ‘Hacks’ Star Megan Stalter on Kayla’s Journey From Assistant to Manager
Season four of HBO Max’s Hacks finds actress/comedian Megan Stalter in uncharted territory, as her character Kayla rises in the ranks to become a manager alongside Paul W. Downs’ Jimmy LuSaque. As a partner at the aptly named Schaeffer and LuSaque (or is it LuSaque and Schaeffer?), Kayla remains as hilarious as ever, but her […] More
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Interview: ‘Hacks’ Co-Composer David Stal on the “Final Boss” of Season Four
Rising composer David Stal has been working with Emmy-winning composer Carlos Rafael Rivera since 2017, but their collaboration has proven more fruitful than ever on HBO’s acclaimed comedy series Hacks. Stal provided additional music for the show’s first season, but has served as co-composer alongside his accomplished mentor since season two. “Over the past three […] More
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Interview: Paul W. Downs on Representing Los Angeles in ‘Hacks’
Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs is not only one of the funniest men in television, but also one of the most thoughtful. It is evident in each and every episode of the HBO Max series, which Downs created alongside Jen Statsky his wife Lucia Aniello. Since its inception, Hacks has concerned itself with issues of […] More
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‘Hacks’ Season Four Brings Deborah/Ava Tension To the Late Night Stage
Live from Hollywood, It’s Deborah Vance! With Hacks returning for its fourth season on Max, the acclaimed comedy is ready to entertain audiences from a whole new setting, the late night talk show studio. Fresh off its 2024 Emmy haul – including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress for Jean Smart (her third for […] More
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Interview: Hannah Einbinder Discusses Her Stand-Up Special ‘Everything Must Go’
Before her big break co-starring on HBO Max’s Hacks, comedian Hannah Einbinder got her start in stand-up comedy, opening for Nicole Byer, appearing in the renowned Canadian festival Just For Laughs, and later on, making her television debut on Late Night with Stephen Colbert. This past summer, Einbinder took center stage for her first televised […] More
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Before Emmy Gold 2024: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
We’re taking a look at this year’s Emmy nominees and digging into their past work and credits that may have influenced their Emmy-nominated work this year. The Bear accomplished a rare feat last year by sweeping both Best Comedy Directing and Writing for two different episodes. The Bear, won Best Comedy Directing for “The Review” […] More
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Before Emmy Gold: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards features a particularly fascinating batch of nominees in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy Series category. This lineup of legends and newcomers will go to toe-to-toe at September’s ceremony, representing such hit shows as The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and Hacks. We even have two talented women […] More
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Interview: ‘Hacks’ Star Hannah Einbinder Reflects on Her Growth As An Actress
Since the first season of Max’s Hacks, Hannah Einbinder has been excellent in her starring role as Ava Daniels. However, having secured her third Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the show, it seems we have arrived at a turning point in the young actress’ career. Season […] More
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Interview: J. Smith Cameron Can Relate to Kathy and Deborah in ‘Hacks’ Season Three
Actress J. Smith Cameron has been a stalwart of the Max lineup over the last several years. Audiences are likely most familiar with her terrific work as Gerri Kellman on HBO’s Succession, but it is her most recent turn as Deborah Vance’s sister Kathy in season three of Hacks that has Cameron hungry for more. […] More
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Interview: Kaitlin Olson Sees the Parallels Between ‘Hacks’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
Kaitlin Olson is not seeking anyone’s approval. Why should she? The Emmy-nominated actress has built a reputation as one of the funniest women on TV over the last two decades, largely via her work as Dee Reynolds on FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the longest-running live action sitcom in American history. And yet, Dee […] More
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Interview: ‘Hacks’ Star Carl Clemons-Hopkins Explains the Difference Between Compromise and Finesse
A mindfulness has emanated from Carl Clemons-Hopkins, much like it does from their character Marcus on the Max original series Hacks. Now in its third season, Hacks has cemented itself as one of the very best shows on TV, tracing its characters’ growth as both professionals and as human beings. While much of that evolution […] More
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Interview: Paul W. Downs on Jimmy’s Journey in Season 2 of ‘Hacks’
HBO Max’s comedy series Hacks works so well for many reasons, with the pairing of Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder as two women at very different points in their careers one of its best assets. But another crucial element is Paul W. Downs, who pulls double duty as a costar, portraying Jimmy, Deborah and Ava’s […] More
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