Shrill Season 1 cast: Meet the actors behind the comedy now streaming on Netflix

Shrill is Hulu's 2021 comedy series based on Lindy West's eponymous book, which has recently found a new streaming home on Netflix. The comedy series, starring SNL alum Aidy Bryant, who plays a character based on creator Lindy West's own life, was sadly canceled by Hulu after three seasons in 2021. However, continuing its tradition of licensing beloved comedies from other platforms, Netflix has added all three seasons of this title to its library.

The official synopsis for Shrill reads as follows:

''The series follows Annie, a plus-size young woman who wants to change her life but not her body. Annie is trying to make it as a journalist while juggling bad relationships , sick parents, and a perfectionist boss as the world around her deems her not good enough because of her weight.. She starts to realize that she's as good as anyone else and acts on it.''

Here is the complete cast in Shrill Season 1.

Shrill Season 1 cast: Meet the main players in the comedy now streaming on Netflix

Aidy Bryant as Annie Easton

The Primetime Emmy Award-nominated SNL alum leads the Shrill cast as Annie Easton, a plus-size journalist in her late 20s, who serves as a stand-in for Lindy West. Annie is optimistic about her life and ambitions but has been dealing with sick parents, bad relationships and a perfectionist boss. The first season of the series explores Annie's journey as she is promoted from editing the calendar in her company, The Thorn.

In addition to being a notable cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live for ten seasons, Aidy Bryant is best known for her roles in the animated series Danger & Eggs and Netflix's animated series Human Resources.

Lolly Adefope as Fran

The English stand-up comedian and actress is the next addition to the Shrill Season 1 cast. Fran is an English-born lesbian and Annie's best friend from college and roommate. The two also co-parent a dog in the first season, which also explores Fran's chaotic dating life with women. Additionally, Fran's brother Lamar has a crush on Annie but he sadly lives in the UK.

Lolly Adefope is best known for playing the ghost of a Georgian noblewoman, Kitty, in BBC's spooky sitcom Ghosts.

Luka Jones as Ryan

Luka Jones, a renowned actor and Comedian, is another impressive addition to the Shrill cast. Jones plays Ryan, one of Annie's boyfriends and an unmotivated hardware store clerk who is lazy and often drives the protagonist mad with his selfishness.

Jones is best known for his roles as Gerry Johnson in the sci-fi series People of Earth, Scott Chafin in the NBC sitcom Up All Night and Joe Foley in the NBC sitcom Best Friends Forever.

John Cameron Mitchell as Gabe Parrish

The American actor, singer and playwright appears as Gabe Parrish in the series, Annie's boss and the editor-in-chief of The Thorn. Gabe, a former punk singer, and the protagonist begin Season 1 at odds. But their relationship gradually improves as he comes to recognize both her importance to the company and the value she brings to his life.

Mitchell is best known for writing, directing and starring in the 2001 film Hedwig and the Angry Inch, based on the eponymous stage musical. His other small-screen projects include The Good Fight, Netflix's The Sandman and Joe vs. Carole.

Here's the supporting cast in Shrill Season 1

In addition to the main characters, here are the supporting characters in the freshman season:

1) Ian Owens (The Rookie) as Amadi, Annie's friend who also works at The Thorn

2) Julia Sweeney (Saturday Night Live) as Vera Easton, Annie's mother

3) Daniel Stern (Home Alone) as Bill Easton, Annie's father

4) Dana Millican (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists) as Kim, a reporter at The Thorn

5) Sean Tarjyoto (American Vandal) as Angus, a reporter at The Thorn

6) Scott Engdahl (The Benefits of Gusbandry) as Andy, an older reporter at The Thorn

7) Jo Firestone (Joe Pera Talks With You) as Maureen, a photographer at The Thorn

All three seasons of Shrill are streaming on Netflix.

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