They're giving comedy a rewrite.
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
Emma Thompson Mindy Kaling Max Casella Hugh Dancy John Lithgow Denis O'Hare Reid Scott Amy Ryan Paul Walter Hauser John Early Megalyn Echikunwoke Ike Barinholtz Annaleigh Ashford Halston Sage Marc Kudisch Seth Meyers Bill Maher Jake Tapper Maria Dizzia Sakina Jaffrey Luke Slattery Blake DeLong David Neal Levin Paige Gilbert Kerry Flanagan Lucas Caleb Rooney Rupak Ginn Glo Tavarez
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