Jean Smart plays legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance, Hannah Einbinder plays young comedy writer Ava Daniels, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins plays Deborah’s business manager Marcus in HBO Max’s Hacks.
Main cast
- Deborah VanceJean Smart1–3Main
- Ava DanielsHannah Einbinder1–3Main
- MarcusCarl Clemons-Hopkins1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Jimmy LuSaque Jr.Paul W. Downs1–3Supp
- Kayla SchaeferMegan Stalter1–3Supp
- DamienMark Indelicato1–3Supp
- KikiRose Abdoo1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- JosefinaLorenza Izzo1Guest
- Dr. MehtaAngela Elayne Gibbs2Guest
- Christopher McDonaldPeter1–2Guest
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About this cast
Hacks is a comedy-drama series that follows the unlikely mentorship between veteran Las Vegas stand-up Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, and a young, out-of-favour comedy writer named Ava Daniels, played by Hannah Einbinder. The show explores their evolving relationship as they work together to revitalise Deborah’s career, while also delving into the worlds of show business and personal…
FAQs
Who plays Deborah Vance in Hacks?
Jean Smart portrays veteran Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance in Hacks.
Who plays Ava Daniels in Hacks?
Hannah Einbinder plays the role of Ava Daniels, a young comedy writer.
How many seasons of Hacks are there?
As of 2024, Hacks has three seasons, with a fourth season confirmed.
Where can I watch Hacks in the UK?
Hacks is available to stream on Sky Comedy and Now TV in the United Kingdom.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026