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[09/25/25 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix's "Running Point" Rounds Out Cast for Season 2
Robert Townsend, Ken Marino, Tommy Dewey, Richa Moorjani, Jake Picking, Blake Anderson, Duby Maduegbunam, and Aliyah Turner are among the new faces.
[via press release from Netflix]

NETFLIX'S 'RUNNING POINT' ROUNDS OUT CAST FOR SEASON 2

· Today, Netflix announced new cast additions who will be joining Season 2 of the hit comedy series, Running Point.

· New Recurring Guest Stars include:

o Robert Townsend (The Bear, Before) plays "Norm Stinson" - An excellent (and grouchy) veteran basketball coach who knows how to get the best out of his teams, but not always how to communicate.

o Ken Marino (The Residence, The Other Two) plays "Al Fleischman" - The self-appointed "toilet king of Orange County" who wants better courtside seats to the Los Angeles Waves.

o Tommy Dewey (Casual, Saturday Night) plays "Magnus" - The general manager of the Toronto Trappers.

o Richa Moorjani (Never Have I Ever, Fargo) plays "Aruna" - The Los Angeles Waves' incredibly blunt star accountant who can finagle her way around any number of financial hurdles.

o Jake Picking (Top Gun: Maverick, Hollywood) plays "Tommy White" - The Los Angeles Waves' new pretty-boy star point guard.

o Blake Anderson (Workaholics, Game Over, Man!) plays "Leroy" - Cam's wild, sober companion.

o Duby Maduegbunam (Caught Up, Sistas) plays "Benson" - The newest basketball player on the Los Angeles Waves.

o Aliyah Turner (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) plays "Zoé Debay" -A beautiful and confident former child star who's now on the verge of becoming an A-list actress.

· In addition, season 1 recurring cast members Justin Theroux and Uche Agada will return and have been upped to series regulars.

· Returning cast members from season 1 will include:

o Series Regulars: Kate Hudson, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman, Uche Agada and Justin Theroux

o Recurring Guest Stars: Max Greenfield, Jay Ellis, Roberto Sanchez, Jon Glaser, Scott Evans, Rob Huebel, Marissa Reyes, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley

· It was previously announced that the Kate Hudson-led series recently started production in Los Angeles (announcement asset is linked HERE).

· Season 1 of Running Point spent 5 weeks in Netflix's Global English Top 10 TV List and reached the Top 10 in 83 countries.

About Running Point:

· Season 1 Synopsis: When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy. The 10-episode series also stars Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield and Justin Theroux.

· Cast: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, Dane DiLiegro and Justin Theroux

· Writers / Executive Producers: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

· Showrunner: David Stassen

· Executive Producers: Kate Hudson, Howard Klein, Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis

· Producer: Jordan Rambis

· Studio: The series is produced by Mindy Kaling's Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal.

www.netflix.com/runningpoint





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