For “Hacks” co-creator, writer, director and co-star Paul W. Downs, Season 3 of the Emmy Award-winning series offered the chance for a new honorific: series regular. Downs and his frequent scene partner Meg Stalter were upped to full-time cast members for the Season 3 episodes, as their characters – respectively, talent manager Jimmy and his loyal assistant Kayla – became more integrated into the show’s story.
“I had to go method. I had to really be booking things for Jean Smart,” Downs jokes during a recent exclusive video interview with Gold Derby about the status change.
Co-created by Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, the third season of “Hacks” focuses primarily on the contentious and often fruitful relationship between the legendary comedian Deborah Vance (Smart) and her former comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) as they reconnect and work toward Deborah’s ultimate goal of hosting a late-night show. The third season, which...
“I had to go method. I had to really be booking things for Jean Smart,” Downs jokes during a recent exclusive video interview with Gold Derby about the status change.
Co-created by Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, the third season of “Hacks” focuses primarily on the contentious and often fruitful relationship between the legendary comedian Deborah Vance (Smart) and her former comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) as they reconnect and work toward Deborah’s ultimate goal of hosting a late-night show. The third season, which...
- 5/23/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
We may have had to wait two years for the third season of HBO Max’s “Hacks” to hit our screens but, boy, was it worth it. Ths third edition is a showcase for Jean Smart who plays Deborah Vance, a veteran stand-up experiencing a resurgence in her career. Hannah Einbinder co-stars as Ava Daniels, a comedy writer working to kick-start her career.
The relationship between those two women is at the heart of the show and season three is no different, with the chemistry between Smart and Einbinder reaching new levels. This is, still, however, the Jean Smart show. She aces every moment of comedy, perfectly embodying the Joan Rivers type of comedian that Deborah is. But what elevates the character and Smart’s performance to the next level are the touches of humanity and vulnerability sown into the role.
Critics agree, Smart is turning in career-best work.
Brian Tallerico...
The relationship between those two women is at the heart of the show and season three is no different, with the chemistry between Smart and Einbinder reaching new levels. This is, still, however, the Jean Smart show. She aces every moment of comedy, perfectly embodying the Joan Rivers type of comedian that Deborah is. But what elevates the character and Smart’s performance to the next level are the touches of humanity and vulnerability sown into the role.
Critics agree, Smart is turning in career-best work.
Brian Tallerico...
- 5/16/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Having trouble predicting who will win Best Comedy Supporting Actress at the upcoming Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s 2024 Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their predictions, and the majority believe the trophy will go to Meryl Streep (“Only Murders in the Building”). The other potential nominees, per our racetrack odds, are Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”), Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Abby Elliott (“The Bear”), Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“The Bear”) and Allison Janney (“Palm Royale”) — but that could all change in the coming months.
As of this writing, a leading nine out of our 15 Emmy Experts predict a victory for Streep for “Only Murders in the Building”: Eric Deggans (NPR), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Susan King (Gold Derby), Susan Wloszczyna (Gold Derby), Thelma Adams (Gold Derby) and Wilson Morales...
As of this writing, a leading nine out of our 15 Emmy Experts predict a victory for Streep for “Only Murders in the Building”: Eric Deggans (NPR), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Susan King (Gold Derby), Susan Wloszczyna (Gold Derby), Thelma Adams (Gold Derby) and Wilson Morales...
- 5/15/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The 2024 Tribeca Festival has added 11 new feature films to its lineup — including a Hannah Einbinder standup special from Max — and has also set a world premiere of Michael Sarnoski’s A Quiet Place: Day One on June 26 in partnership with Paramount Pictures and Imax just ahead of the film’s theatrical release. The red carpet event is for Tribeca members as part of the organization’s push into year-round programming. It’s after the festival, which runs June 5-16.
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go, features the actress and comedian best known for her role as Ava Daniels in the HBO hit Hacks with Jean Smart.
Other new word premieres include sports documentaries Federer: Twelve Final Days, directed by Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia — a behind-the-scenes film of the 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer and his emotional decision to retire from the sport — as well as Power of the Dream,...
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go, features the actress and comedian best known for her role as Ava Daniels in the HBO hit Hacks with Jean Smart.
Other new word premieres include sports documentaries Federer: Twelve Final Days, directed by Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia — a behind-the-scenes film of the 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer and his emotional decision to retire from the sport — as well as Power of the Dream,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Makeup design doesn’t always mean prosthetics or extremes — that’s why the Emmy Awards smartly single out contemporary makeup design as its own category. But too often, those more immediately arresting designs are the ones that get all the attention. Not anymore. Join IndieWire in celebrating the makeup artists creating subtle, character-specific work for contemporary shows.
“Hacks” is a show of contrasts, and that tells in the makeup design, too. Part of the joy of the three-season sparring match between Vegas standup stalwart Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and L.A. comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) is how different they are. Their makeup reflects this. Deborah requires a base level of glam before she considers herself fully dressed, while Ava, representing smart girls everywhere who grew up post-Title IX, actively repels the idea of cultivating a look. At least initially.
One of the things that makeup department head Debora...
“Hacks” is a show of contrasts, and that tells in the makeup design, too. Part of the joy of the three-season sparring match between Vegas standup stalwart Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and L.A. comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) is how different they are. Their makeup reflects this. Deborah requires a base level of glam before she considers herself fully dressed, while Ava, representing smart girls everywhere who grew up post-Title IX, actively repels the idea of cultivating a look. At least initially.
One of the things that makeup department head Debora...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
You may not see it that often, but something like this does exist. It’s been only several days since HBO’s comedy drama show Hacks starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder got its third season released, but it already caught a wow score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, a third one in a row.
While the brand new season features only two first episodes with more coming to the platform on May 9, the rating has now lowered to 97%, but it’s still more than most of the hyping shows can boast of these days.
Launched back in 2021, Hacks hasn’t gone very viral in the media since then, yet managed to land with impressive results that don’t seem to lose ground anytime soon.
Is Hacks Worth Watching?
Hacks follows a duo of stand-up comedy diva Deborah Vance and young, though luckless comedy writer Ava Daniels. Before they’re connected to start working together,...
While the brand new season features only two first episodes with more coming to the platform on May 9, the rating has now lowered to 97%, but it’s still more than most of the hyping shows can boast of these days.
Launched back in 2021, Hacks hasn’t gone very viral in the media since then, yet managed to land with impressive results that don’t seem to lose ground anytime soon.
Is Hacks Worth Watching?
Hacks follows a duo of stand-up comedy diva Deborah Vance and young, though luckless comedy writer Ava Daniels. Before they’re connected to start working together,...
- 5/7/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Photograph by Eddy Chen/Max As the third season of Hacks begins to stream, the critically acclaimed series continues to explore the evolving relationship between aging stand-up legend Deborah Vance and the young comedy writer, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), who’s been tasked with helping the comedienne revitalize her routine. As with any relationship, theirs has become more complex and nuanced over time; Einbinder spoke about how she’s viewed the ebb and flow between the two characters. (Click on the media bar below to hear Hannah Einbinder) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hannah_-Einbinder_Hacks_Charaachter_Growth_.mp3 Hacks is currently streaming on Max.
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- 5/6/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
After an extended delay, Hacks returns to Max for Season 3 behind an impressive cast of series rookies and veterans.
First hitting Max in 2021, Hacks tells the story of Las Vegas comedy legend Deborah Vance, whose career hits a standstill before meeting struggling writer Ava Daniels.
This leads to an often unhealthy relationship between them through the first two seasons, with things hitting a breaking point ahead of Season 3 as they go their separate ways.
Read full article on The Direct.
First hitting Max in 2021, Hacks tells the story of Las Vegas comedy legend Deborah Vance, whose career hits a standstill before meeting struggling writer Ava Daniels.
This leads to an often unhealthy relationship between them through the first two seasons, with things hitting a breaking point ahead of Season 3 as they go their separate ways.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/3/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Hacks Season 3, Episodes 1 & 2, “Just for Laughs” & “Better Late.”] Hacks is back and more ambitious than ever as Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) turns her sights on Late Night! But as long as Deborah’s been longing after the coveted TV gig, showrunners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky have been cooking up her Season 3 arc of chasing after it. But the first priority was getting Deborah and her writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) back together after Season 2’s professional breakup. While Ava’s done well by getting a writing job with a political comedy series, Deborah’s success following her streaming special continues to unfold, but she’s surrounded by those who live to praise her, leading to a much-needed heart-to-heart and wake-up call when she and Ava run into each other at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Canada. Upon reconnecting, Deborah finds herself in an interesting...
- 5/2/2024
- TV Insider
When Season Three of Hacks begins, legendary comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is at an improbable professional apex. Now in her 70s, she has become more popular and revered than ever, thanks to the acclaimed, deeply personal comedy special she and her writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) put together in the Max comedy’s second season. Where once, Deborah had to worry about being yesterday’s news, now she is in constant demand, her every appearance an event.
There is, she soon discovers, a downside to being bigger than ever:...
There is, she soon discovers, a downside to being bigger than ever:...
- 5/2/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
At the end of its second season, “Hacks” seemed to have written itself into a corner. On the heels of a hit special, veteran stand-up Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) fired Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), the young writer whose perspective helped push Deborah out of a yearslong creative rut. While harsh, the move was uncharacteristically selfless on Deborah’s part, cutting Ava and her valuable advice loose in an act of tough love. But even as forcing Ava to step out of her shadow showed Deborah’s growth, it also broke up the professional partnership that helped define the Max comedy and propel “Hacks” to acclaim.
This cliffhanger was further prolonged by Smart’s heart surgery and, of course, two concurrent Hollywood strikes. Yet, miraculously, Season 3 — which premieres May 2 — shows little signs of sweat. If any strain came with following through on such a tectonic shift, or getting back in gear...
This cliffhanger was further prolonged by Smart’s heart surgery and, of course, two concurrent Hollywood strikes. Yet, miraculously, Season 3 — which premieres May 2 — shows little signs of sweat. If any strain came with following through on such a tectonic shift, or getting back in gear...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
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Two years after its second season, Hacks is finally back for Season 3. This season of the Emmy-winning show will see a meta storyline following Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) as she works as a writer on an acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV series. Some new cast members will be joining the Emmy-nominated series, and some old faces...
Quick Answer: Hacks Season 3 (and past seasons) is streaming on Max.
Get Max $9.99+
Two years after its second season, Hacks is finally back for Season 3. This season of the Emmy-winning show will see a meta storyline following Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) as she works as a writer on an acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV series. Some new cast members will be joining the Emmy-nominated series, and some old faces...
- 5/1/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
You would be forgiven for mistaking Hannah Einbinder for Ava Daniels, the character she plays on HBO’s Hacks. The actor shares certain similarities with the comedy writer she’s portrayed for two seasons now, like their dry delivery, which leaves you less than 100 percent sure of whether they’re fucking with you until they crack a smirk and let you in on the joke. That’s not all, though.
“We’re both the same age, and we have the same face and body, of course,” Einbinder shares. “She looks exactly like me.
“We’re both the same age, and we have the same face and body, of course,” Einbinder shares. “She looks exactly like me.
- 5/1/2024
- by Kase Wickman
- Rollingstone.com
It’s been nearly two years since viewers saw the working relationship between comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) unravel following the launch of Deborah’s standup special in Hacks Season 2. Now, the series is revisiting their dynamic in Season 3, and a lot has changed for the ladies. “We meet Ava and Deborah a year-ish later after some time has passed, and they’re both respectively in good places,” Einbinder shares. “I mean, as good as they can be without each other.” As fans have come to learn over the seasons, Deborah and Ava have become pretty reliant on one another when it comes to their creativity in comedy. Max As Einbinder puts it, “Ava’s working, she’s got a great job. She’s got this live-in girlfriend. She’s doing really well, and Deborah’s obviously basking in the success of her latest special,...
- 5/1/2024
- TV Insider
With its list of new releases for May 2024, HBO streamer Max is bringing back one of the best comedies on television.
Hacks season 3 premieres on May 2 and will continue the tortured (platonic-ish) love affair between comedy superstar Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her former joke writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). That will be followed up by Pretty Little Liars: Summer School on May 9.
Movie-lovers have more than enough to keep them occupied in May 2024 as well. The latest John Green adaptation, Turtles All the Way Down, will premiere on May 3. That will be followed by intriguing original documentary MoviePass, MovieCrash on May 30. Max is also putting its Warner Bros. origins to good use with a bunch of excellent library movies like The Iron Claw on May 10 and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice on May 26.
Here’s everything coming to HBO and Max in May.
New on HBO and Max...
Hacks season 3 premieres on May 2 and will continue the tortured (platonic-ish) love affair between comedy superstar Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her former joke writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). That will be followed up by Pretty Little Liars: Summer School on May 9.
Movie-lovers have more than enough to keep them occupied in May 2024 as well. The latest John Green adaptation, Turtles All the Way Down, will premiere on May 3. That will be followed by intriguing original documentary MoviePass, MovieCrash on May 30. Max is also putting its Warner Bros. origins to good use with a bunch of excellent library movies like The Iron Claw on May 10 and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice on May 26.
Here’s everything coming to HBO and Max in May.
New on HBO and Max...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
As the calendar flips from April to May, audiences may feel the affects of last year’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes bite deeply. May is the traditionally the first month for summer blockbusters to start making their way into theaters, and while titles like “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” will bow in cinemas this month, the release schedule is certainly lacking compared to years past.
The good news is, there are plenty of new streaming titles coming to various platforms this month to help you stay entertained! The Streamable has compiled our list of new titles coming to streaming this week, and we’ll be here each week in May to help you find something awesome to watch every day.
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The good news is, there are plenty of new streaming titles coming to various platforms this month to help you stay entertained! The Streamable has compiled our list of new titles coming to streaming this week, and we’ll be here each week in May to help you find something awesome to watch every day.
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This quirky, darkly comedic New Zealand mystery follows Di Mike Shepherd, who arrives...
- 4/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
“Hacks” is back on Max for Season 3 on May 2, and the streaming service released a new trailer for the Emmy-winning comedy on Tuesday.
In Season 3, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) reunites with Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) after Deborah fired her at the end of Season 2 so Ava could pursue her own dreams. Now, after months apart, they’re both at different places in their careers – with the success of her special, Deborah is back on top, while Ava has enough self-respect to demand that Deborah not make fun of her appearance (yeah right) – and they’re going to try to take advantage of their momentum. “Anything I want to do, I have to do them now,” Deborah tells Ava. She has to strike while the curling iron is hot.
Hacks Season 3 is coming after a two-year break, which included recovery time for Smart after a heart procedure. Smart has won two...
In Season 3, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) reunites with Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) after Deborah fired her at the end of Season 2 so Ava could pursue her own dreams. Now, after months apart, they’re both at different places in their careers – with the success of her special, Deborah is back on top, while Ava has enough self-respect to demand that Deborah not make fun of her appearance (yeah right) – and they’re going to try to take advantage of their momentum. “Anything I want to do, I have to do them now,” Deborah tells Ava. She has to strike while the curling iron is hot.
Hacks Season 3 is coming after a two-year break, which included recovery time for Smart after a heart procedure. Smart has won two...
- 4/16/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Hacks star Hannah Einbinder is expanding her relationship with Max.
The comedian has set her first stand-up comedy special for the streamer behind the hit show.
Einbinder, aka Ava Daniels on Hacks, will perform in front of a live audience at the El Rey Theatre in L.A. on April 20 with the streamer set to air the special exclusively at a date to be determined in June. (Tickets for the show are already on sale.)
“It has always been my dream to monetize my coping mechanism. Thanks, Max!” Einbinder said.
The news of the special comes ahead of the third season return of Hacks on May 2. Einbinder has earned two Emmy nominations for her co-starring role opposite Jean Smart in the series. As a stand-up, Einbinder previously played festivals and assorted venues around the country. She made her stand-up debut in 2019 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
“Like everyone else,...
The comedian has set her first stand-up comedy special for the streamer behind the hit show.
Einbinder, aka Ava Daniels on Hacks, will perform in front of a live audience at the El Rey Theatre in L.A. on April 20 with the streamer set to air the special exclusively at a date to be determined in June. (Tickets for the show are already on sale.)
“It has always been my dream to monetize my coping mechanism. Thanks, Max!” Einbinder said.
The news of the special comes ahead of the third season return of Hacks on May 2. Einbinder has earned two Emmy nominations for her co-starring role opposite Jean Smart in the series. As a stand-up, Einbinder previously played festivals and assorted venues around the country. She made her stand-up debut in 2019 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
“Like everyone else,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gerri is heading West.
J. Smith-Cameron, the actress best known for her two-time Emmy-nominated performance as acid-tongued general counsel Gerri Kellman on “Succession,” is joining the cast of “Hacks” Season 3 as a recurring guest star, Variety reports.
Details of Cameron’s role are being kept under wraps, but it’s very easy to see her trading barbs with Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), or being polite but cutting with Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder).
“Hacks” is a Max comedy series about the professional and personal relationship between an aging Las Vegas stand-up comic (Smart) and the young writer (Einbinder) she hires to help her modernize her material. Smart has won two Emmys for her performance, and the series has earned two nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, among many other nominations.
The main cast also includes Paul W. Downs (who co-created the show with Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky), Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins,...
J. Smith-Cameron, the actress best known for her two-time Emmy-nominated performance as acid-tongued general counsel Gerri Kellman on “Succession,” is joining the cast of “Hacks” Season 3 as a recurring guest star, Variety reports.
Details of Cameron’s role are being kept under wraps, but it’s very easy to see her trading barbs with Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), or being polite but cutting with Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder).
“Hacks” is a Max comedy series about the professional and personal relationship between an aging Las Vegas stand-up comic (Smart) and the young writer (Einbinder) she hires to help her modernize her material. Smart has won two Emmys for her performance, and the series has earned two nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, among many other nominations.
The main cast also includes Paul W. Downs (who co-created the show with Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky), Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Two years ago, in the Season 2 finale of “Hacks,” it appeared that Deborah Vance and her protégé Ava Daniels had reached the end of the road. Deborah (Jean Smart), a jaded Las Vegas comic, and Ava (Hannah Einbinder), the young and eager joke writer she’d hired, had together crafted a TV special that showcased Deborah’s wit and her willingness to change with the times. It was a perfect merging of what Deborah brought to the table and what she’d learned, at times unwillingly, from her young partner — and, having decided they’d done all they could together, Deborah fired Ava.
What a surprising place to arrive, after the rollicking two-year journey these characters had undergone! But there was a problem with a finale this satisfying. “People are like, ‘It felt like it could have been the end,’” recalls co-creator Jen Statsky. “And you’re like, ‘No! No!
What a surprising place to arrive, after the rollicking two-year journey these characters had undergone! But there was a problem with a finale this satisfying. “People are like, ‘It felt like it could have been the end,’” recalls co-creator Jen Statsky. “And you’re like, ‘No! No!
- 4/4/2024
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
“The White Lotus” Season 3 Announces New Cast Members
Rooms at “The White Lotus” are filling up!
The acclaimed HBO series created by Mike White has announced six new cast members for its highly anticipated third season. Joining the previously announced Natasha Rothwell, who will reprise her role of Belinda, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong are joining the series for its junior season.
The upcoming season will be set in Thailand, with production scheduled to begin next month. Plot details are being kept under wraps but will follow a new group of guests at the White Lotus property.
Watch the trailer for “White Lotus” Season 2 below:
The cast of Season 2, which was set in Sicily, was led by F. Murray Abraham, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam Dimarco, Meghann Fahy, Beatrice Grannò, Jon Gries, Tom Hollander, Sabrina Impacciatore, Aubrey Plaza, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Will Sharpe,...
Rooms at “The White Lotus” are filling up!
The acclaimed HBO series created by Mike White has announced six new cast members for its highly anticipated third season. Joining the previously announced Natasha Rothwell, who will reprise her role of Belinda, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong are joining the series for its junior season.
The upcoming season will be set in Thailand, with production scheduled to begin next month. Plot details are being kept under wraps but will follow a new group of guests at the White Lotus property.
Watch the trailer for “White Lotus” Season 2 below:
The cast of Season 2, which was set in Sicily, was led by F. Murray Abraham, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam Dimarco, Meghann Fahy, Beatrice Grannò, Jon Gries, Tom Hollander, Sabrina Impacciatore, Aubrey Plaza, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Will Sharpe,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Hacks is back!
The Emmy Award-winning comedy TV series is officially returning to Max this spring, the network revealed in a post on social media.
The exact date for the Season 3 premiere will be revealed at a later date, but it will be the show’s first episode after more than a year off the air.
The show was pushed back amid delays related to star Jean Smart’s health and the Hollywood strikes.
Keep reading to find out more…
The return announcement came with a photo of the character Deborah Vance in a glittery pair of gold pants and heels and Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels in her signature Doc Martens.
Jean opened up about undergoing a heart procedure back in February 2023.
“We are so happy that our beloved Jean Smart’s heart procedure was successful and she’s on the mend. HBO Max and Utv send their well wishes,...
The Emmy Award-winning comedy TV series is officially returning to Max this spring, the network revealed in a post on social media.
The exact date for the Season 3 premiere will be revealed at a later date, but it will be the show’s first episode after more than a year off the air.
The show was pushed back amid delays related to star Jean Smart’s health and the Hollywood strikes.
Keep reading to find out more…
The return announcement came with a photo of the character Deborah Vance in a glittery pair of gold pants and heels and Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels in her signature Doc Martens.
Jean opened up about undergoing a heart procedure back in February 2023.
“We are so happy that our beloved Jean Smart’s heart procedure was successful and she’s on the mend. HBO Max and Utv send their well wishes,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Season 3 of the Max comedy series “Hacks” starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder is debuting soon.
The third season of the critically-acclaimed series will premiere this spring. The news was announced on the official “Hacks” Instagram account on Thursday. No official date has been set at this time.
Stream 'Hacks' On Max $9.99/Month
Season 1 of “Hacks” introduces young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Einbinder), who is hired to update the act of aging comedy legend Deborah Vance (Smart). While initially at odds, Deborah serves as a mentor to Ava and the two form an unlikely bond. The series also stars Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus, Deborah’s advisor and the COO of her company.
The recurring cast includes Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Jane Adams, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki and Lorenza Izzo. Season 2 introduced new faces...
The third season of the critically-acclaimed series will premiere this spring. The news was announced on the official “Hacks” Instagram account on Thursday. No official date has been set at this time.
Stream 'Hacks' On Max $9.99/Month
Season 1 of “Hacks” introduces young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Einbinder), who is hired to update the act of aging comedy legend Deborah Vance (Smart). While initially at odds, Deborah serves as a mentor to Ava and the two form an unlikely bond. The series also stars Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus, Deborah’s advisor and the COO of her company.
The recurring cast includes Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Jane Adams, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki and Lorenza Izzo. Season 2 introduced new faces...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Five-time Best Comedy Guest Actress Emmy nominee Laurie Metcalf just made good on her latest bid for HBO Max’s “Hacks” despite being second in Gold Derby’s Creative Arts odds behind Jane Lynch (“Only Murders in the Building”). This win is her first in this category and fourth overall, following three consecutive supporting victories for the sitcom “Roseanne” from 1992 to 1994. She was previously recognized here for non-regular appearances on “3rd Rock from the Sun” (1999), “Monk” (2006), “Desperate Housewives” (2007) and “The Big Bang Theory” (2016).
Aside from Lynch (who took this prize in 2019 for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Metcalf’s challengers in this contest were Harriet Walter (“Ted Lasso”) and three other actresses from “Hacks”: Jane Adams, Harriet Sansom Harris and Kaitlin Olson. Adams was nominated for the same series last year, while Lynch has two more past guest notices to her name for “Two and a Half Men” (2010) and “Maisel...
Aside from Lynch (who took this prize in 2019 for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Metcalf’s challengers in this contest were Harriet Walter (“Ted Lasso”) and three other actresses from “Hacks”: Jane Adams, Harriet Sansom Harris and Kaitlin Olson. Adams was nominated for the same series last year, while Lynch has two more past guest notices to her name for “Two and a Half Men” (2010) and “Maisel...
- 9/5/2022
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are back, with HBO Max releasing the official trailer for the second season of the Emmy Award-winning comedy, "Hacks." From the minds of Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, "Hacks" centers on the hilarious adventures of Deborah Vance (Smart) a renowned comedian who has enjoyed spending her twilight years as a resident performer in Las Vegas, but while the world around her has evolved, her brand of comedy has not. In a last ditch effort to maintain relevancy and keep her job, Vance is paired with Ava Daniels (Einbinder), a former up-and-coming comedy writer...
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- 4/14/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
“Conflict is intimacy,” showrunner Paul W. Downs recently told EW in preparation for the eagerly anticipated second season of “Hacks,” suggesting a resumption of the biting tone which made season one an instant hit.
Seeing Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder reprise their roles as an aging comedienne, Deborah Vance, and her much younger writer, Ava Daniels, respectively, the second season picks up where the first left off, with the end of Vance’s Las Vegas residency and a certain email looming in the ether.
Continue reading ‘Hacks’ Season 2 Trailer: Jean Smart & Hannah Einbinder’s Hit HBO Comedy Goes Mobile In May at The Playlist.
Seeing Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder reprise their roles as an aging comedienne, Deborah Vance, and her much younger writer, Ava Daniels, respectively, the second season picks up where the first left off, with the end of Vance’s Las Vegas residency and a certain email looming in the ether.
Continue reading ‘Hacks’ Season 2 Trailer: Jean Smart & Hannah Einbinder’s Hit HBO Comedy Goes Mobile In May at The Playlist.
- 4/14/2022
- by Matthew McMillan
- The Playlist
Get ready to take a road trip with Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Season 2 of “Hacks.” HBO Max has unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming second season of the critically acclaimed comedy series, set to premiere on the streaming service May 12 with two episodes.
The eight-episode season will continue with two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on June 2.
Created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, “Hacks” stars Smart as Deborah Vance, a legendary comedian who has spent years performing at a residency in Las Vegas. Einbinder stars as Ava Daniels, an aspiring comedy writer who, after being cancelled for an off-color tweet, finds herself working as a writer for Vance. Although the two clash frequently, they slowly grow to understand each other and team up to help each other improve as comedians.
Season 1 of “Hacks” ended on significant changes in Deborah and Ava’s lives,...
The eight-episode season will continue with two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on June 2.
Created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, “Hacks” stars Smart as Deborah Vance, a legendary comedian who has spent years performing at a residency in Las Vegas. Einbinder stars as Ava Daniels, an aspiring comedy writer who, after being cancelled for an off-color tweet, finds herself working as a writer for Vance. Although the two clash frequently, they slowly grow to understand each other and team up to help each other improve as comedians.
Season 1 of “Hacks” ended on significant changes in Deborah and Ava’s lives,...
- 4/14/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
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