Lanterns Star Poorna Jagannathan Is Almost Unrecognizable In This Underrated Hulu Sitcom
Zoe Macon may be too cool to care about a space alien conspiracy, but Poorna Jagannathan's former character on Hulu would take matters into her own hands...
Poorna Jagannathan, known for her breakout role in HBO's The Night Of in 2016, has been a steady presence in both prestige dramas and comedies. Her credits include Better Call Saul, The Blacklist, Ramy, Big Little Lies, and Never Have I Ever. However, you might not recognize her as Zoe Macon from Hulu's underrated sitcom Deli Boys, as she underwent a significant transformation for her role in DC Comics' live-action adaptation Lanterns.
Introduced early in the HBO series, Macon's enigmatic character Zoe Macon is described as casually self-assured and capable of holding her own in intellectual sparring with the likes of veteran Green Lantern Corps member Hal Jordan and his protégé John Stewart. Her performance in Deli Boys also showcased her ability to be subtle and mysterious, contrasting with her character Lucky's emphatic nature and garish fashion sense.
Lucky, Baba's consigliere, faced the challenge of transforming her nephews into successful gangsters. While both Zoe and Lucky share some similarities, Jagannathan's character in Deli Boys stands out for its humor, even amidst scenes of violent crime. The fate of Deli Boys remains unclear, but it seems the show did not get canceled for being overly serious.
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