Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’: Where You’ll Recognize the Cast From
It’s an O.C. x Gossip Girl crossover!
Nobody Wants This is the latest Netflix rom-com series to take over our lives. It tells the story of Joanne and Noah, who meet at a dinner party and quickly fall for each other, but face some major stumbling blocks in their relationship due to their religious beliefs. Noah is a rabbi, while Joanne is agnostic. Given it’s only 30 minutes an episode and features a quick-witted script, we may have just found our latest binge-worthy show. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the best part: The cast is truly iconic, with some of our favorite aughts TV stars. Confused about where you recognize the cast from? Well, consider this your essential guide to all the characters of Nobody Wants This. You’re welcome.
Joanne
Joanne is one of the series leads, and is the co-host of a sex and relationships podcast with her sister Morgan. While successful in her career, her relationships haven’t always worked out for the best.
Kristen Bell
The iconic Kristen Bell, 44, plays the part of Joanne. You will undoubtedly know Kristen as the voice of Gossip Girl and Veronica Mars in the eponymous series. You might *also* recognize her as the voice of Anna in Frozen, or from her roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Good Place, Couples Retreat, and The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. Honestly, she has such a stacked CV.
Noah
Noah is a rabbi, who recently got out of a long-term relationship and begins dating Joanne, despite his family’s dislike of Noah being with someone who isn’t Jewish.
Adam Brody
Okay, you either know Adam Brody, 44, as Dave Rygalski in Gilmore Girls or Seth Cohen in The O.C.—sorry, but we don’t make the rules. Since his early aughts roles, you might also recognize the actor from Fleishman Is In Trouble, Mr and Mrs Smith, StartUP, and Jennifer’s Body. Oh, and let’s not forget the fact that he’s *the* Leighton Meester’s husband.
Morgan
Morgan is Joanne’s sister and a podcast co-host, who is initially suspicious of her sister dating Noah.
Justine Lupe
Morgan is played by Justine Lupe, 35, who you’ll probably best know as the character Willa in Succession. She’s been booking roles since 2011 and also starred in Luckiest Girl Alive, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, Mr. Mercedes, and Madame Secretary.
Sasha
Sasha is Noah’s brother and is married to Esther. TL;DR: It’s fair to say the two have a rather tense relationship.
Timothy Simons
Sasha is portrayed by Timothy Simons, 46, who is best known for his role as Jonah Ryan on Veep. He’s also had notable appearances in Don’t Worry Darling, Joy Ride, and a number of voice roles in shows like Rugrats and House Broken.
Esther
Esther is Sasha’s wife and is initially very against Noah and Joanne dating.
Jackie Tohn
Jackie Tohn, 44, plays Esther in the series. You’ll probably best know her from her role on GLOW as Melanie. She’s been acting since the early 2000s and appeared in an episode of Veronica Mars and The Good Place alongside Kristen Bell. Oh, and she’s also voiced one of the characters in the children’s animated series Do, Re & Mi...also alongside Kristen. Basically, these two work together all the time and we’re not complaining. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Bina
Bina is Noah’s mother and is less than impressed with his relationship with Joanne.
Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh, 75, is a Broadway icon and has been on the stage for over 50 years, winning four Tony awards throughout her career. Over the years, she’s starred in the following productions: Yentl, Saravá, Lend Me a Tenor, and Golda’s Balcony. She’s also appeared in film and TV for many years, with roles in The Walking Dead, Just My Luck, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Law and Order.
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