Season one of Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel recently came to an end on February 1st, 2024, but fans don’t have to worry; a second season is on the way. The adult animated comedy series features original songs by Sam Haft and Emmy-nominated Andrew Underberg, and is created by Vivienne Medrano is based on Medrano’s popular animated pilot released on YouTube in 2019. The ensemble cast includes seasoned musical theater and voice actors. While you wait for season two, check out these live-action movies or series that feature some of the cast of Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel.
Girls5eva (2021 – ) – Erika Henningsen (Charlie Morningstar)
Who else is in it: Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daniel Breaker, Jonathan Hadary, Ashley Park, Andrew Rannells
Synopsis: “When a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90’s gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot. They may be grown women balancing spouses, kids, jobs, debt, aging parents, and shoulder pain, but can‘t they also be Girls5eva?”
Where to watch: Peacock
Greenleaf (2016-2020) – Keith David (Husk)
Who else is in it: Lynn Whitfield, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, Gregory Alan Williams, Lovie Simone, Rick Fox, Oprah Winfrey
Synopsis: “Takes viewers into the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity—greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values—that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Here Today (2021) – Alex Brightman (Sir Pentious)
Who else is in it: Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, Penn Badgley, Laura Benanti, Louisa Krause, Anna Deavere Smith, Matthew Broussard
Synopsis: “When veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Billy Crystal) meets New York singer Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish), they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of love and trust.”
Where to watch: Apple TV, Vudu
In the Heights (2021) – Daphne Rubin-Vega (Carmilla Carmine) & Stephanie Beatriz (Vaggie)
Who else is in it: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz IV, Dascha Polanco, Jimmy Smits, Marc Anthony
Synopsis: “In Washington Heights, N.Y., the scent of warm coffee hangs in the air just outside of the 181st St. subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a likable and magnetic bodega owner who hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.”
Where to watch: Max, Paramount+
Nerve (2016) – Kimiko Glenn (Niffty)
Who else is in it: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer, Juliette Lewis, Marc John Jefferies, Colson Baker, Samira Wiley
Synopsis: “Industrious high school senior, Vee Delmonico (Emma Roberts), has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition partnered with a mysterious stranger (Dave Franco), the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.”
Where to watch: Amazon Freevee
Supergirl (2015-2021) – Jeremy Jordan (Lucifer Morningstar)
Who else is in it: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Mehcad Brooks, Calista Flockhart, Nicole Maines, Chris Wood, Azie Tesfai, Andrea Brooks, Staz Nair, Julie Gonzalo
Synopsis: “To avert a disaster, Kara Danvers reveals her powers and true identity: She is Superman’s cousin, now known as Supergirl, protector of National City.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Twisted Metal (2023 – ) – Stephanie Beatriz (Vaggie)
Who else is in it: Anthony Mackie, Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church, Richard Cabral, Jared Bankens, Neve Campbell, Mike Mitchell
Synopsis: “Follows a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.”
Where to watch: Peacock
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