Casting News: Mindy Kaling Joins Running Point, Slow Horses Season 7 Adds 5, And More
Mindy Kaling is stepping in front of the camera on Netflix's Running Point, joining Season 3 of the Kate Hudson comedy in a recurring role, TVLine has learned.
Mindy Kaling will take on an additional role in Netflix's "Running Point" Season 3. Starting next season, she will not only serve as an executive producer and writer but also star in the comedy as Divya, the CEO of a popular gambling app. Kaling's character, a groundbreaking female leader, will present a stark contrast to the show's other female character, Isla, played by Kate Hudson.
Hulu's "Running Point" is currently in production in Los Angeles, with Kate Hudson set to direct the first episode of the new season, marking her directorial debut in television. Among the returning cast members are Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman, and Justin Theroux. Other notable appearances include appearances by Ray Romano, Uche Agada, Ken Marino, and Jay Ellis.
This comedy series, which premiered in February 2025, has garnered over 75 million views across its two seasons and has been a top Global Top 10 English-language show on Netflix in 89 countries. "Running Point" is produced by Kaling's Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television.
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