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The Cast of The Afterparty Is Stacked With All of Your Favourite Funny People
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Who says a murder mystery can’t be funny? The perfect way to balance out dark and twisty true-crime thrillers is Apple TV+’s new comedy The Afterparty, which puts a humourous spin on the classic genre. The eight-episode season follows the fallout of a shocking murder at a high school reunion told from the rotating perspectives of the characters in attendance (who are all prime suspects). Of course, there will be plenty of twists (both dramatic and funny) along the way. One peek at the cast alone is enough to intrigue any comedy fan, since some of your favourite funny folks are taking on roles in this mysterious group of former classmates. Ahead of the show’s Jan. 28 premiere, meet the cast of Apple TV+’s The Afterparty:
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Who Does Tiffany Haddish Play in The Afterparty? Detective Danner
Haddish will play Detective Danner, a somewhat eccentric detective assigned to solve the bizarre murder case at a high school reunion. Haddish is, of course, a major star in the comedy world. Her biggest credits include The Carmichael Show, Girls Trip, Saturday Night Live (she won an Emmy for her iconic guest appearance), and Tuca & Bertie. She’s also one of just two Black women, after Whoopi Goldberg, to win a Grammy for best comedy album.
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Who Does Sam Richardson Play in The Afterparty? Aniq
Richardson’s character, Aniq, is a sweet escape room designer who attends his high school reunion in hopes of reconnecting with his high school crush. You might recognise Richardson from one of his many TV and film roles over the past several years, including Veep and Detroiters, or his voice work in Star Trek: Lower Decks, BoJack Horseman, and others. He recently had an arc on Ted Lasso and is set to appear in Hocus Pocus 2.
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Who Does Ilana Glazer Play in The Afterparty? Chelsea
Glazer’s character, Chelsea, is a former valedictorian and class president. Glazer is best known for her work creating and starring in Broad City.
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Who Does Zoë Chao Play in The Afterparty? Zoe
Chao plays Zoe, a former artist who works in school administration and recently split up with her high school sweetheart. Her best-known projects are the dramedy Strangers and, more recently, the rom-com anthology Love Life.
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Who Does Ben Schwartz Play in The Afterparty? Yasper
Schwartz is playing Yasper, Aniq’s upbeat best friend who hopes to make it big in the music industry. While he has plenty of experience in front of the camera, many of Schwartz’s most notable roles have been in voice acting. He voices the main character in Sonic the Hedgehog and has voiced main roles in M.O.D.O.K., Fairfax, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, DuckTales, and many others.
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Who Does Dave Franco Play in The Afterparty? Xavier
Franco’s character, Xavier, is living every high school theater kid’s dream: once a drama club geek, he’s now a huge star. Over the years, Franco has had roles in several different genres, from comedies like 21 Jump Street and The Disaster Artist to action and thriller roles in Now You See Me and 6 Underground.
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Who Does Jamie Demetriou Play in The Afterparty? Walt
Demetriou plays Walt, a graduating class member who didn’t leave a big impression and plans to attend the reunion in hopes that someone will remember him. He’s been in memorable comedies like Fleabag, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and The Great. He also recently had a supporting role in the Disney prequel Cruella.
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Who Does Ike Barinholtz Play in The Afterparty? Brett
Barinholtz plays Brett, an arrogant ex-athlete who also happens to be Zoe’s ex. His comedy career spans several beloved TV shows, including MADtv, The Mindy Project, and Bless the Harts. He’s also appeared in many movies, such as Blockers, Neighbors, Moxie, and The Oath (alongside Haddish). He works as a writer and producer as well as an actor.
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Who Does John Early Play in The Afterparty? Detective Cusp
Early plays Detective Cusp, the partner of Haddish’s Detective Danner and an overly-eager, would-be crime-solver. The comedian has appeared in several comedy shows and movies over the past decade. Still, he’s best known for the dark satire/comedy Search Party and the animated show Tuca & Bertie.
