📰 What Happened
Mindy Kaling will appear in season three of Netflix's basketball comedy Running Point. She is a writer and executive producer on the show and has joined the cast in a recurring role. Kaling plays Divya, the confident CEO of a popular gambling app. Like Isla, played by Kate Hudson, she is the first woman to lead a male-dominated business. The two clash all season.
🔍 The Backstory
The move follows Ike Barinholtz, another writer and producer, who played cousin Benny in season two. Kaling said at a Deadline panel in April that joining the cast would make her happy. Season three is filming in Los Angeles. It also marks Kate Hudson's first time directing, starting with the season premiere.
🎯 Why It Matters
Running Point is one of Netflix's bigger comedies. A bigger role for its creator hints at where the story is heading.

Mindy Kaling will appear in season three of Netflix's basketball comedy Running Point. She is a writer and executive producer on the show and has joined the cast in a recurring role. Kaling plays Divya, the confident CEO of a popular gambling app. Like Isla, played by Kate Hudson, she is the first woman to lead a male-dominated business. The two clash all season.

The move follows Ike Barinholtz, another writer and producer, who played cousin Benny in season two. Kaling said at a Deadline panel in April that joining the cast would make her happy. Season three is filming in Los Angeles. It also marks Kate Hudson's first time directing, starting with the season premiere.

Running Point is one of Netflix's bigger comedies. A bigger role for its creator hints at where the story is heading.

📰 Source: News Source
deadline.com ↗
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