Hacks isn’t over after all — not just yet.
The Hacks cast and creators are celebrating the final season’s record-breaking 24 Emmy nominations — the most nominated season of a comedy ever — with a one-night-only “in-world production” starring Jean Smart as Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder as Ava. More cast members will be “making surprise appearances,” per HBO Max. Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs stars as Deborah’s and Hannah’s agent Jimmy on the series, so he’s probably a good bet to join in on the fun.
Fellow HBO Max series The Pitt led all Emmy contenders with 25 nominations, but that’s a drama. Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay (comedy) and Pluribus (drama) were the big new shows.
Deborah Vance & Friends & Enemies LIVE! will take place in front of a live audience at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday. Not that you’ll be able to see it: the show sold out in less than 24 hours. For those early enough (and lucky enough) to have already scored tickets, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will run from approximately 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come hungry: “Before the show, drinks and soft pretzels, pizza and popcorn will be served,” HBO Max told the press.
Smart and Einbinder have “never appeared in-character outside the show,” the streamer’s PR team continued, adding: “to our knowledge, this is the first Phase II event of its kind.”
