Nobody Wants This: Here’s where you’ve seen the cast of the Netflix romcom before

Nobody Wants This is one of my favourite rom-com shows of the year, and the cast are absolutely brilliant. Netflix got every character absolutely perfect in my opinion, from the outspoken Joanne played by Kristen Bell, to the reserved but emotionally intelligent rabbi, played by Adam Brody. There are a lot of familiar faces in the steamy series, and a lot of people you might know but just can’t put your finger on where you’ve seen them before. So, here’s what the cast of Nobody Wants This have been in before, and where you might recognise them from.

Kristen Bell

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I’m sure we’re all familiar with Kristen Bell’s huge discography, and she just added Joanne to that list. This isn’t her first time killing it in a Netflix show – she was the star of The Good Place, and she’s also been in The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, which is a mouthful to say. She’s been in some classic girlie watches like Bad Moms, Gossip Girl and Burlesque, as well as some animated movies like Frozen and Zootopia. She really doesn’t stop!

Adam Brody

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It’s a crime Adam Brody hasn’t been in more. He first caught my eye in Gilmore Girls where he was Dave Rgyalaski, and I’ve loved him ever since. You’ll definitely remember him from the rollercoaster that was Jennifer’s Body, but also some brilliant films like Promising Young Woman, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Ready or Not and Scream. I have to say, I’m really loving him as Noah.

Justine Lupe

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Joanne’s hilarious sister, played by Justine Lupe, has had a fair share of acting credits before being cast in Nobody Wants This. Justine has been in Netflix’s Luckiest Girl Alive, but also made a huge name for herself in Succession and The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. It looks like she’ll be carrying on the road to stardom!

Jackie Tohn

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I was surprised to see another The Good Place alumni, but Jackie Tohn starred with Kristen Bell as Alexis from The Bad Place. She’s also been in Netflix’s GLOW.

Emily Arlook

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The gorgeous Emily Arlook, who plays Rebecca, ex of Noah, joined Jackie Tohn as a Bad Place torturer in The Good Place – I’m sure those three had the best time reuniting on the set of Nobody Wants This!

She’s also been in Grown-ish, Big Time Adolescence and You People. I think it’s safe to say Nobody Wants This is her best role yet.

Timothy Simons

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Timothy Simons has a pretty huge list of movies and TV shows: You might remember him from Veep, Yes, God, Yes, Candy, The Hustle, Goosebumps, or even Don’t Worry Darling. Very impressive!

Tovah Feldshuh

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Tovah Feldshuh, who played Bina, is actually a huge broadway star and has been for the last 50 years. You’ll also have seen her in The Walking Dead, Just My Luck and Salvation.

Sherry Cola

Sherry Cola, who has the most iconic name I think I’ve ever heard, has been in A Family Affair, Sick Girl, Good Trouble, Shortcomings and Joyride. You can check out the majority of these on Netflix.

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