Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs reflect on the conclusion of 'Hacks' and share updates on their upcoming film and television projects.
Key facts
- •Hannah Einbinder stars in the upcoming film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,' opening August 7.
- •Paul W. Downs and the 'Hacks' creative team are developing an hourlong limited series for HBO.
- •The 'Hacks' series concluded after five seasons, with the creators opting to end the story as originally planned.
- •Einbinder and Downs suggested potential spinoff concepts involving characters like Mayor Jo or Marty.
- •Einbinder noted that she auditioned for her role as Ava while working at a coffee shop and touring as a comic.
Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs, stars of the series 'Hacks,' recently appeared on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast to discuss the show's legacy and their future professional endeavors. While Downs expressed satisfaction with the series finale, both actors shared insights into their upcoming work, including Einbinder’s role in the film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' and a new limited series project currently in development by the 'Hacks' creative team.
Reflecting on the Hacks Finale
Paul W. Downs noted that the creative team had a specific plan for the show's conclusion and chose to stick to it despite considering alternatives like stretching the story over two half-seasons. He expressed a desire for the finale to remain the final memory for viewers, though he acknowledged that the evolution of his character, Jimmy, over five seasons made the prospect of moving on difficult. Einbinder, meanwhile, described her experience on the show as a transformative period, noting that the success of the series has provided her with significant professional and personal opportunities.
Upcoming Projects and Potential Spinoffs
Regarding potential spinoffs, Downs and Einbinder expressed interest in exploring characters like Mayor Jo or the backstory of the character Marty in 1970s Las Vegas. Outside of the 'Hacks' universe, Downs, along with creators Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, is developing an hourlong limited series for HBO that he described as having a slight tone shift while maintaining humor. Additionally, Einbinder is set to appear in the slasher film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,' which is scheduled for release on August 7.
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