To kick off February, Hulu launched its highly anticipated miniseries, Pam & Tommy. The story centers around the relationship between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee when their infamous sex tape was released into the world at the height of their popularity.
Through a handful of episodes, the show has been well-received so far and a major talking point is the cast. Seeing Lily James and Sebastian Stan transform into the titular characters is a sight to behold and the performances match. That makes sense given that the cast of Pam & Tommy is a talented bunch of actors who have shined in other roles.
Jason Mantzoukas - Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021)
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When the initial cast list was released for Pam & Tommy, Jason Mantzoukas wasn't included. Considering his vast filmography and penchant for playing outlandish characters, he seemed like the perfect actor to advertise for the miniseries.
His wildest character ever is likely Adrian Pimento, an officer on Brooklyn Nine-Nine who became unhinged after spending years undercover with a criminal organization. Here, his role was kept a secret because he actually voices Tommy Lee's penis in a bizarre scene. Voice acting is not new to Mantzoukas though as he voiced a talking bee in Dickinson recently.
Fred Hechinger - Fear Street: Part One - 1994 (2021)
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While most of these cast members are veteran actors with plenty of roles under their belts, Fred Hechinger is still just getting started. His most notable roles came in 2021, on both HBO's The White Lotus and as part of Netflix's Fear Street trilogy of horror films.
Hechinger played Simon in the Fear Street movies but he had the most screen time in the first entry as a member of the core group of friends. In Pam & Tommy, he actually has a pretty notable part to play. He's Seth Warshavsky, a pornographer who helped distribute the sex tape.
Mozhan Marnò - The Blacklist (2013-)
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When something like a sex tape leaks for any celebrity, they are likely to turn to their publicist for advice. In Pam & Tommy, that's just what Pamela Anderson does, which leads her to Gail Chwatsky, who is played by Mozhan Marnò.
Although Marnò isn't a household name, you've likely seen her on your screens before. Her biggest role came on The Blacklist for several seasons as Samar Navabi, an agent on the show's core team. As Chwatsky, she has to help Pam navigate this unprecedented situation.
Andrew Dice Clay - A Star Is Born (2018)
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One of the most recognizable names in the cast is Andrew Dice Clay. The man has been an actor, musician, comedian, and more for decades, and any film or TV show is typically boosted just by his presence.
That was the cast back when he delivered a supporting turn as Lorenzo, father to Lady Gaga's Ally in A Star is Born. In Pam & Tommy, Clay portrays Butchie, a gangster who gets involved in the sex tape scandal when it gets brought to his attention by Rand (Seth Rogen).
Pepi Sonuga - Famous In Love (2017-2018)
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Like Hechinger, Pepi Sonuga is an actor who is still growing their stardom and a role on Pam & Tommy is certainly only going to help in that department. Sonuga isn't slated for every episode but she plays a pivotal part as Pam's close friend Melanie.
Melanie is someone who becomes protective of her friend during this tough time and when it comes to how Tommy Lee treats her. Sonuga has had a few memorable roles so far but she shines in Famous in Love as Tangey Turner, a pop star on the short-lived series.
Taylor Schilling - Orange Is The New Black (2013-2019)
Stream On Netflix
It's almost impossible to think about Taylor Schilling and not immediately remember Orange is the New Black. The show was one of the earliest streaming hits for Netflix. Schilling played the lead, Piper Chapman, early on but as the show progressed, it became more of an ensemble focusing on many of the women in the prison.
In Pam & Tommy, Schilling isn't a main character but she is still crucial to the plot. She plays Erica Gauthier, the sister to Rogen's Rand. Considering Rand is the one who steals the sex tape, it'll be interesting to see how Erica reacts to the news.
Nick Offerman - Parks & Recreation (2009-2015)
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Like Taylor Schilling, Nick Offerman is someone who is completely synonymous with one role despite having a long list of appearances throughout his career. That's just what happens when you portray one of TV's most iconic characters, Ron Swanson.
Offerman played the manliest of men in every season of Parks and Recreation and might be the show's best and most popular character. He appears at the end of the premiere of Pam & Tommy as Uncle Miltie, a pornographer who Rand brings the tape to and they find out the secret together.
Seth Rogen - The League (2009-2015)
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Although there are so many Seth Rogen characters that could be used to see his body of work, there's something about his time on The League that seems fitting here. On the hilarious show about friends playing in a fantasy football league, Rogen appeared as Dirty Randy.
The close friend of Rafi (played by the aforementioned Jason Mantzoukas), Dirty Randy is a pornographer, which is right in line with this show. The Hulu show features Rogen as Rand, also giving them a similar name. Rand is the guy who steals the sex tape after being wronged by Tommy Lee
Sebastian Stan - I, Tonya (2017)
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There's no question that the most famous role of Sebastian Stan's career is as Bucky Barnes in various MCU movies and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. However, his work in I, Tonya allows you to get a much better feel for Pam & Tommy.
In I, Tonya, Stan also plays a real life person in Jeff Gillooly. He's the husband of Tonya Harding and gets involved in a major scandal that rocked the world, which is similar to the Hulu series. Alas, he's a bigger part of this show, playing one of the titular roles as rock star Tommy Lee.
Lily James - Baby Driver (2017)
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Although she's still a young actor, Lily James has already made a name for herself with some truly impressive performances. That includes Netflix's Rebecca, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella, and of course, 2017's Baby Driver.
In the Edgar Wright action flick, she plays Deborah, the love interest of the protagonist. While she has shown range in her career so far, James completely transformed for Pam & Tommy, looking almost identical to Pamela Anderson. Early reviews have seemingly considered her the highlight of the series.