All articles tagged with #jean smart
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The 2025 Emmy Awards saw Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, and the casts of 'Severance' and 'The Studio' winning early awards, with Apple TV+ shows leading nominations and expectations for a record-breaking night, highlighting notable wins and surprises in comedy and drama categories.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
The article discusses two solo shows on New York stages featuring Jean Smart and John Krasinski that explore themes of gender roles and societal expectations, highlighting ongoing cultural debates about gender equality and traditional roles.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Vulture
The review of 'Call Me Izzy' on Broadway highlights Jean Smart's strong performance in a poorly supported solo play that explores the hardships of a woman from Louisiana facing domestic violence and creative struggles, but the production itself is criticized for its superficial treatment of serious themes and lack of depth.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Jean Smart delivers a powerful and nuanced performance in 'Call Me Izzy' on Broadway, portraying a Louisiana housewife and poet battling an abusive marriage, though the play's contrived plot and melodramatic elements somewhat undermine its emotional impact.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Deadline
Jean Smart delivers a powerful performance in 'Call Me Izzy,' a one-person Broadway play that explores the life of a smart, talented woman trapped in an abusive marriage, blending humor and harrowing moments to highlight resilience and hope.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Hacks has been renewed for a fifth season at Max, making it the platform's longest-running live-action series, with the renewal announced just before the current season's finale. The show, starring Jean Smart, has been praised for its boldness and sharpness, and will continue to stream on Max as it transitions from HBO Max.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
Hannah Einbinder delivered a standout performance in the Season 3 finale of "Hacks," showcasing a powerful range of emotions as her character Ava confronted Deborah, played by Jean Smart, about a significant betrayal. Einbinder's portrayal of Ava's anger and subsequent emotional breakdown was riveting, culminating in a strong and stoic final scene where Ava blackmailed her way into a promised position.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The cast and creators of "Hacks" discussed the dramatic season three finale, where Ava (Hannah Einbinder) turns the tables on Deborah (Jean Smart) by threatening to expose a scandal unless she gets the head writer job. The team hinted at exciting developments for season four, including Deborah's new late night show and more intense dynamics between the characters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
The Season 3 finale of Hacks features a dramatic twist where Deborah offers Ava a head writer position only to retract it, leading to a major fallout. Ava discovers Deborah lied about the hiring decision and uses blackmail to secure her promised position, setting up a tense dynamic for Season 4. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the shocking ending and its implications for their characters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TheWrap
The "Hacks" Season 3 finale sees Ava blackmailing Deborah to secure the head writer job on Deborah's new late-night show, revealing a darker side of Ava. The season also explores strained relationships, including Deborah's with her daughter DJ and sister Kathy. Despite achieving her career dream, Deborah faces personal voids, highlighting the complex dynamics between the characters. All three seasons are available on Max, with a fourth season confirmed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
In the Season 3 finale of "Hacks," Deborah lands her dream late-night hosting gig but faces intense pressure and personal turmoil. Her strained relationship with her sister Kathy reaches a breaking point, and a confrontation with Ava over a head writer position leads to a major fallout. Jean Smart discusses the emotional depth of these scenes and the evolving dynamics between the characters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Max has renewed the comedy series Hacks for a fourth season, following the season three finale. The show, starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, faced production delays due to Smart's health issues and industry strikes. The creators have a five-season arc planned, with the show receiving critical acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
The Emmy-winning comedy series "Hacks" has been renewed for a fourth season at Max. The show stars Jean Smart as legendary comedian Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder as her young comedy writer, Ava Daniels. The renewal follows the success of Season 3, which is now streaming on Max. The series is created by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky, and produced by Universal Television.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The Emmy-winning comedy series "Hacks," starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, has been renewed for a fourth season by Max. The announcement coincides with the conclusion of its nine-episode third season. Despite production delays due to Smart's health and industry strikes, the show achieved its best single-day viewership with recent episodes. The creative team and cast have been praised for their work, and fans can look forward to more episodes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
The cast and crew of HBO Max's "Hacks" wrap up Season 3 with a memorable shoot in Las Vegas, marking the longest time they've spent on location. Jean Smart, who plays the lead role of Deborah Vance, shares insights into her experience, including her recent heart surgery and the supportive environment on set. The season finale promises high stakes and emotional moments, with the showrunners hinting at a five-season arc. Despite production delays due to industry strikes, the team remains committed to delivering a high-quality show.