Yahoo Lifestyle Surprise! ‘No Good Deed’ Features All Your Fave Comedy Stars
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How far would you go to get the house of your dreams? That’s one of the many looming questions posed by Netflix’s new dark comedy series No Good Deed. All eight episodes hit the streaming platform on December 12 and chronicles the long and grueling process that comes with both buying and selling a house to a hilariously exaggerated degree. Each person involved has a different motive and everyone, much like Gretchen Wieners’ hair, is full of secrets. It’s an intriguing concept, made all the more appealing due to the A-list cast of characters that can be found throughout the series, many of whom are sure to look very familiar. So who has what it takes to win this escrow war?
Here are the cast and characters you’ll meet in Netflix’s No Good Deed.
Ray Romano as Paul Morgan
When it comes to stress, Paul is feeling all the things. His job as a contractor is not going well, he’s in debt, and wants him and his wife to leave their LA lifestyle and start anew. So, to him, everything hinges on selling this house. He thinks that money is the key to solving all of his problems. Little does he know that his problems are only just beginning.
Romano is a stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his starring role on the popular CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. He also served as the voice of Manny the mammoth in the Ice Age franchise.
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Lisa Kudrow as Lydia Morgan
Lydia is married to Paul, but unlike her husband, she is less than thrilled at the idea of saying goodbye to their family home. So, for her, it’s less about the money and more about finding the right fit in a new, prospective buyer. But with so many secrets running amok, it’s hard to know who or what to trust.
Kudrow is most famously known for her flawless portrayal of Phoebe Buffay in the NBC hit comedy series, Friends. In addition, she starred in the 1997 film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion as well as the satirical comedy series The Comeback.
Instagram: @lisakudrow
Linda Cardellini as Margo Starling
Margo is fabulous, fashionable, and a truly badass bitch. She is an icon of the highest order and isn’t afraid to go after anything and everything that she wants and what she wants most of all is Paul and Lydia’s house. But how far will she go to get it? You’ll just have to watch and find out.
Cardellini starred alongside Christina Applegate in the Netflix series Dead to Me. Her other notable TV credits include roles in Freaks and Geeks, Bloodline, ER, and Mad Men. She also portrayed Velma Dinkley in both Scooby-Doo movies.
Instagram: @lindacardellini
Luke Wilson as JD Campbell
JD is a down-on-his-luck, out of work soap opera actor who is looking to downsize from his now unaffordable mansion that he currently resides in. Though with so many other interested parties putting their hats in the ring, he runs the risk of not getting the outcome that he wants.
Wilson has been tied to many notable movies, including Legally Blonde, Old School, My Dog Skip, and The Royal Tenenbaums, just to name a few.
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Abbi Jacobson as Leslie Fisher
As a longtime admirer of Paul and Lydia’s house, Leslie is thrilled to hear that the place is now on the market. After all, it isn’t often someone gets the chance at buying their dream home, but one could argue that her emotional investment in the property only proves that she has more to lose if things don’t go her way.
Jacobson co-created and starred in the Comedy Central series Broad City. She also served as star and co-creator of the one-and-done Amazon Prime series A League of Their Own.
Instagram: @abbijacobson
Poppy Liu as Sarah
Sarah is Leslie’s wife and is described by Tudum as being “soulful and grounded” as well as the “moral compass” to her partner. And when you’re playing in the real estate game, those are definitely some helpful attributes to bring to the table. But will it be enough to seal the deal?
Liu has appeared in Hacks, iCarly, and the miniseries Dead Ringers.
Instagram: @poppyrepublic
Teyonah Parris as Carla
As a successful career woman and soon-to-be mom, Carla and her husband are eager to find the perfect home for her growing family. She believes she’s found what she’s looking for in Paul and Lydia’s house, but the stresses of house hunting could have unexpected consequences and put their marriage to the test.
Parris has appeared in Mad Men, Empire, and eventually made her mark in the MCU as Monica Rambeau in WandaVision and The Marvels.
Instagram: @teyonahparris
O-T Fagbenle as Dennis
Dennis is Carla’s husband, who much like his wife, is eager to find the house of their dreams before their first child is born. He’s optimistic, good-natured, and an overall people-pleaser, which is nice on paper, but it definitely makes him a bit of a pushover when faced with his overly involved mother, who likes to insert herself into their life a little too often. (In-laws, am I right?)
Fagbenle is best known for his role as Lucas Bankole in The Handmaid’s Tale, but some may also recognize him for his portrayal of Barack Obama in The First Lady.
Instagram: @otfagbenle
Denis Leary as Mikey
What’s worse than an ex convict? How about one that’s significantly in debt and super stressed out about it. And given the way he’s shown threatening Paul in the trailer, he’s willing to do just about anything to get out of trouble.
Leary starred in and co-created the series Rescue Me. Additionally, he appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man and lent his voice to numerous animated projects, including A Bug’s Life, where he voiced Francis the ladybug and the Ice Age franchise, where he voiced the saber tooth tiger, Diego.
Instagram: @denisleary
Matt Rogers as Greg
Greg is Paul and Lydia’s realtor who is hoping to make a solid commission on the sale of their home and with so many interested parties, he’s got a lot of incentive to keep his eye on the prize — and make the house as desirable as possible to as many people as possible.
Rogers has appeared in Search Party, Shrill, and Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. He also had a role in the film Fire Island.
Instagram: @mattrogerstho
Anna Maria Horsford as Denise
Denise is Dennis’ overbearing mother, who is eager to help her son find the perfect home — whether he wants it or not. And if you’re wondering just how deep her smothering nature runs, please take note that her name is Denise and she named her son Dennis. To say he's a mama's boy would be an understatement.
Horsford’s TV credits include The Shield, The Wayans Bros., and The Bold and the Beautiful. She also appeared in the comedy film Friday, Along Came a Spider, and A Madea Christmas.
Instagram: @annamariahorsford
Kate Moennig as Gwen
Gwen is in cahoots with Margo, hoping to buy the house and flip it for a profit. Let’s just hope they don’t try to flip on each other as well.
Moennig is best known for her roles in The L Word, Ray Donovan, and Grown-ish.
Instagram: @kateomoennig
Linda Lavin as Phyllis
We all have that neighbor who makes it their business to know everyone else’s business, and for the Morgans that person is Phyllis. You just know she’s abusing her Nextdoor privileges and refreshing the page at least every 10 minutes.
Lavin may be most celebrated for starring in the sitcom series Alice, however, millennials like myself will most likely recognize her for her brief but memorable appearances on The OC where she played Sandy Cohen’s mother aka Seth’s nana.
Instagram: @linda_lavin
Wyatt Aubrey as Jacob Morgan
Jacob is Paul and Lydia’s teenage son, which means that on top of trying to sell their house, they are also dealing with a moody teen. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Aside from this role, the only other credit Aubrey has to his name is the TV show Generation, where he played Dash Alonzo. But considering the stacked cast he’s now worked with, that resume is sure to continue to grow.
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