Nobody Wants This cast: Who stars alongside Kristen Bell and Adam Brody?
Where have you seen the cast before? And who do they play?
Everyone is talking about Netflix's latest romcom Nobody Wants This.
The show, which comes to our screens courtesy of writer Erin Foster, tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: a sex podcaster, Joanne, and a rabbi, Noah.
They might be an unlikely pair, but when their paths cross one unassuming evening, it's not long before they fall head over heels for one another.
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody lead the cast as Joanne and Noah and they're joined by a bunch of other stars from The Good Place, Succession, The Walking Dead and more.
While we wait for more news on season 2, read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Nobody Wants This.
Nobody Wants This cast: Full list of characters and the actors who play them
The cast list for the series is as follows:
- Kristen Bell as Joanne
- Adam Brody as Noah
- Justine Lupe as Morgan
- Timothy Simons as Sasha
- Jackie Tohn as Esther
- Stephanie Faracy as Lynn
- Michael Hitchcock as Henry
- Tovah Feldshuh as Bina
- Paul Ben-Victor as Ilan
- Sherry Cola as Ashley
- Emily Arlook as Rebecca
- Shiloh Bearman as Miriam
For more information about where you've seen the cast before and who they play, keep scrolling.
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Kristen Bell plays Joanne
Who is Joanne? She hosts her own sex and relationships podcast with her sister, which she uses as a forum to unpack her terrible taste in men and serial run of bad dates. But that all changes when she meets a very good looking rabbi at a dinner party.
Speaking to E! News, Bell said of her chemistry with Brody: "I think there’s a math to it. You have two actors that know how to stare dopily into each other’s eyes, and you have to have the confidence to expand that and really sit the anticipatory value before the kiss — which I think is really important.”
She added: “Whether or not people want to see you end up with someone is a cr*p shoot, and we just kind of got lightning in a bottle.”
What else has Kristen Bell been in? Bell's extensive career includes comedy The Good Place, mystery drama Veronica Mars, comedy-drama House of Lies, Heroes, and Netflix's The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window. She's also the voice of Gossip Girl and Anna in Frozen.
Adam Brody plays Noah
Who is Noah? A "hot rabbi" who has just come out of a long-term relationship with the woman he was going to marry when he meets Joanne. Noah is instantly drawn to her, as she is to him, but Joanne isn't Jewish, which means they can't be together, or so everyone keeps telling him.
Talking about how he prepared for the role, Brody told The Hollywood Reporter in a recent interview: "Mostly I watched and listened to things like books, podcasts, movies and documentaries. I dabbled in the temple."
He continued: "I normally do that sort of thing, but I typically don’t have as long of a prep time and I don’t normally feel as obligated to do as much. More than anything else, I always do a bit of reading for inspiration.
"For whatever role that I’m doing, I will read related materials that appeal to me and help me think of some psychological ideas as well as performative ideas. With this, there’s such a real history representing a real culture and religion, and I felt more of an obligation to get it right."
What else has Adam Brody been in? Most people will know him from teen drama The OC. He's also appeared in films Jennifer's Body, Shazam!, Ready or Not, The Kid Detective, Promising Young Woman and American Fiction, and drama Fleishman Is in Trouble.
Jackie Tohn plays Esther
Who is Esther? Sasha's wife, who is also best friends with Noah's ex. She has no qualms about making her disdain for Joanne known.
What else has Jackie Tohn been in? You might recognise her from Netflix wrestling comedy-drama GLOW.
Justine Lupe plays Morgan
Who is Morgan? Joanne and Morgan are sisters, best friends and business partners. Their dynamic is built on brutal honesty – sometimes too brutal.
What else has Justine Lupe in? Most people will recognise Lupe from Jesse Armstrong's Succession.
Stephanie Faracy plays Lynn
Who is Lynn? Joanne and Morgan's mum. She recently separated from her husband of many years and is described as having a "New Age propensity for the mystical".
What else has Stephanie Faracy been in? You might recognise her from films Hocus Pocus, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and The Great Outdoors. Faracy has also appeared in sitcom True Colours and comedy-drama The Lot.
Timothy Simons plays Sasha
Who is Sasha? Noah's older brother. He is described as "outlandish and eccentric", with an "unstoppable, delusional confidence".
What else has Timothy Simons been in? He's best known for political satire Veep.
Michael Hitchcock plays Henry
Who is Henry? Joanne and Morgan's dad. He was married to Lynn for years, but has since come out and is now in a relationship with a man.
What else has Michael Hitchcock been in? You might recognise him from mockumentary Best in Show, comedy drama United States of Tara, romantic musical comedy-drama Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Christmas comedy EXmas and Ryan Murphy's Glee.
Paul Ben-Victor plays Ilan
Who is Ilan? Noah and Sasha's dad. Ilan just wants a quiet life and will always defer to his wife.
What else has Paul Ben-Victor been in? You might know him from The Wire, US drama In Plain Sight and season 5 of Entourage.
Sherry Cola plays Ashley
Who is Ashley? Joanne's gay best mate, who also works on the business side of the podcast.
What else has Sherry Cola been in? She has appeared in comedy film Joy Ride, US drama Good Trouble, Prime Video series I Love Dick and dark comedy Claws.
Tovah Feldshuh plays Bina
Who is Bina? Noah and Sasha's mum. Bina is a formidable matriarch who is firmly against Noah and Joanne's relationship.
What else has Tovah Feldshuh been in? Her credits include NBC miniseries Holocaust, The Walking Dead, Just My Luck with Lindsay Lohan, Law & Order, and more recently Harlan Coben's Shelter.
Emily Arlook plays Rebecca
Who is Rebecca? Noah's Jewish ex-girlfriend and Esther's best friend. She's heartbroken when her relationship ends and desperately wants Noah back.
What else has Emily Arlook been in? You might know her from teen comedy-drama Grown-ish.
Shiloh Bearman as Miriam
Who is Miriam? Esther and Sasha's teenage daughter. She is just about to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.
What else has Shiloh Bearman been in? You might have watched her in US sitcom Home Economics.
Additional cast includes:
- D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place) as Ryann - a friend of Joanne's.
- Stephen Tobolowsky (Thelma and Louise) as Rabbi Cohen.
- Leslie Grossman (American Horror Story, What I Like About You) as Rabbi Shira.
- Ryan Hansen (Veronica Mars) as Kyle - an ex of Joanne's.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
