Jay Ellis Rounds Out Cast Of Mindy Kaling’s ‘Running Point’ Series At Netflix
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Jay Ellis (Insecure) is set for a major recurring role opposite Kate Hudson in Mindy Kaling‘s new basketball comedy series Running Point at Netflix.
In Running Point, when a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business.
Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.
Ellis will play Jay Brown. A former celebrated player, Jay Brown is the seasoned Head Coach of the Waves whose zen-like approach has led the team to multiple championships.
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