Hacks Season 2 Episode 6 cast: Here's who brought the series to life

Hacks Season 2 Episode 6, titled "The Clicks," aired on May 26, 2022. Written by Aisha Muharrar and Joe Mande, the episode revolved around Deborah, who feels that her comedy shows aren't going well. However, spending time with a younger man and Kiki helping her relax eventually works.

She improves her stage presence and realizes that people enjoy her jokes when she makes fun of herself. This realization gives her career a fresh start. On the other hand, Ava's mother also visits during the tour, and Ava realizes that her mother is tied to a pyramid scheme.

Directed by Paul W. Downs, the episode received an 8.4 rating on IMDb, thanks to its storyline and cast performances. Let's have a look at all the cast who brought this series to life.

Hacks Season 2 Episode 6 cast: Meet the stars of the HBO Max drama

1) Jean Smart as Deborah Vance

The 7-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, Jean Smart, plays the character of Deborah Vance. Smart is famous for her roles in Babylon, Garden State, and The Accountant.

In Hacks, her character Vance works as a successful and respected comedian in Las Vegas. She is independent, confident, and knows how to grab audiences' attention with her stage presence. At the same time, she is not afraid of going out of her comfort zone, which eventually helps her in her career to keep her relevant.

2) Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels

Hannah Einbinder is a four-time nominee for the Golden Globes award and has done a number of famous projects, some of which include North Hollywood, Seekers of Infinite Love, and Strange Planet.

In the HBO Max series, she plays the role of Ava Daniels, a comedy writer who aims to become successful in her career. Like Deborah, she is also very sharp and is not afraid to keep her views in front of others. Working with Deborah also helps Ava in her career growth. However, she is also seen self-doubting herself at times.

3) Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus

Carl Clemons-Hopkins won five nominations in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series category in the Actor Awards for his performance in Hacks. Fans might have also seen the actor in The Beanie Bubble, Candyman, and Next.

He plays the role of Marcus, an executive who takes care of Deborah Vance's business empire. At the same time, he is also her right-hand person in the series and is extremely loyal to her. His being organized and professional in his job helps him take care of things smoothly.

4) Rose Abdoo as Josefina

Famous for Bad Teacher, Gilmore Girls, and Ghosts, Rose Abdoo was also nominated three times for the Actors' awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series because of her performance in Hacks.

She plays the character of Josefina, who is Deborah Vance's estate manager and someone Vance relies on. Her character is seen as highly observant, practical, and sharp, and she knows how to take care of things in the middle of chaos, which ultimately helps Deborah keep her life sorted.

5) Mark Indelicato as Damien

Mark Indelicato is a famous actor known for appearing in Ugly Betty, With Love, and White Bird in a Blizzard.

He plays the role of Damien, Vance's personal assistant, who handles all of the day-to-day tasks in her career. He is energetic, helpful, and friendly, making him a highly likeable character in the series. At the same time, he is also very confident and independent, which shows his own growth.

6) Megan Stalter as Kayla Schaeffer

The Critics' Choice Awards Celebration of Cinema & Television winner Kayla Schaeffer is famous for Too Much, ILY, Bye, and Problemista. She plays the character of Kayla Schaeffer, Jimmy LuSaque's assistant, in the HBO Max series.

She is highly unpredictable and is known for creating awkward situations. However, viewers will also find her character very confident and entertaining at times, which adds to the overall story.