Netflix's romantic comedy series Uncoupled stars a well-known cast of actors who audiences will know from previous roles. Uncoupled was co-created by Darren Star, the creator of Sex And The City and Emily In Paris, and Jeffrey Richman, an executive producer of Modern Family and Frasier. Released on July 29, 2022, Uncoupled has received largely positive reviews thanks to its realistic take on relationships and charming cast.
Although it's not Netflix's most expensive project, Uncoupled is an easy-to-watch series with guaranteed laughs throughout. Uncoupled follows the story of Michael Lawson after his long-term boyfriend breaks up with him. Thrown back into single life, Michael is forced to navigate the complicated world of dating once again.
Uncoupled is another slick Netflix production that demonstrates the platform's continued push for positive LGBTQ+ representation. The show has an added layer of authenticity because of Uncoupled's production decision to cast LGBTQ+ actors in LGBTQ+ roles. Here's a guide to the cast and characters of Uncoupled and what they have been in before.
Neil Patrick Harris as Michael Lawson
Neil Patrick Harris stars as Michael, a New York City real estate agent whose perfect life is ripped apart when his partner of 17 years, Colin, leaves him. Encouraged by his friends to get out there, Uncoupled follows Michael's attempt to get to grips with modern dating, including Grindr. Patrick Harris is best known as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother and Count Olaf in A Series Of Unfortunate Events.
Tisha Campbell as Suzanne Prentiss
Tisha Campbell plays Suzanne, Michael's no-nonsense best friend and colleague. Suzanne and Michael team up to sell luxurious New York apartments and gossip about each dating lives. Campbell is best known for her role as Janet in the early 2000s series My Wife And Kids, and more recently voiced Gigi in Inside Job.
Brooks Ashmanskas as Stanley James
Brooks Ashmanskas plays one of Michael's oldest friends, Stanley in Uncoupled. He is an art dealer, who, like Michael, is trying his luck in the New York dating scene. Ashmanskas has twice been Tony-nominated for Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and The Prom, and recently appeared in the Disney+ original movie Better Nate Than Ever.
Emerson Brooks as Billy Burns
Emerson Brooks plays Billy, another of Michael's supportive friends. As well as being a local celebrity thanks to his job as a weather presenter, Billy is big in New York's gay dating scene and introduces Michael to Grindr. Previously Brooks has played a SHIELD agent in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and recently appeared in Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer.
Uncoupled Supporting Cast & Characters
Tuc Watkins as Colin - Colin is the long-term partner who breaks up with Michael in Uncoupled. Watkins has is best known for his roles in Desperate Housewives and One Life To Live. Recently, Watkins featured in Netflix's adaptation of The Boys In The Band, having been part of the stage show in 2018.
Marcia Gay Harden as Claire - like Michael, Claire is recently single and figuring out what to do next. Claire meets Michael when she decides that she wants to sell her expensive Manhattan apartment. Harden won an Academy Award in 2001 for her supporting role in Pollock, and a Tony Award in 2009 for her performance in God Of Carnage. Before featuring in Uncoupled, Harden recently appeared in the Fifty Shades series as Christian Grey's adoptive mother.