“Not Suitable for Work” Cast Guide: Meet the Five Twenty-Somethings Taking on NYC

Mindy Kaling is back with another sharply written ensemble comedy, and this time she’s diving into the chaotic, ambitious world of young professionals trying to make it in New York City. “Not Suitable for Work” follows five close friends navigating careers, romance, and roommate drama in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood — and the cast is stacked with rising talent plus a few familiar faces.

Not Suitable for Work: Core Five

At the center of the show is Ella Hunt as AJ Pascarelli, a driven first-year analyst at the elite (fictional) investment bank Fisher Stassen. Ambitious and eager to prove herself, AJ is constantly juggling corporate pressure with her personal life. Hunt previously starred as Sue Gilbert in Apple TV+’s Dickinson.

Avantika Vandanapu plays Abby, AJ’s best friend and roommate, who works as an assistant to a demanding celebrity stylist while dreaming of breaking into fashion. Fans will recognize Avantika from Mean Girls (2024) and Senior Year.

Will Angus rounds out the trio of neighbors as Davis, a high-energy “finance bro” hiding a genuine desire for real connection beneath the bravado.

Across the hall, Jack Martin plays Josh, a journalist whose father happens to own a network resembling CNN — a connection Josh isn’t shy about leveraging. And Nicholas Duvernay plays Kel, a med student torn between his family’s expectations and his secret dream of becoming an actor, all while nursing a not-so-secret crush on Abby.

The Supporting Cast Brings Serious Star Power

Joining the core group is Jay Ellis as Bill Gibson, a slightly older coworker whose deadpan reactions to the group’s daily chaos add great comedic balance. Ellis is well known for his role in HBO’s Insecure and Top Gun: Maverick.

The recurring cast is loaded with talent, too: SNL alum Ego Nwodim plays Kate Woodson, stealing scenes with her sharp comedic timing, while Constance Wu plays Vanessa Hsu, Abby’s demanding celebrity stylist boss who loves stirring up drama. Veteran actor Victor Garber plays Wes Dryden, an intimidating investigative journalist and TV host, and Greg Germann plays Josh’s wealthy, out-of-touch father, David Teitelbaum.

When Can You Watch It?

“Not Suitable for Work” premiered on Hulu on June 2, 2026, with the first three episodes dropping immediately and the remaining episodes releasing weekly through the season finale on June 23.

If you’re curious about Mindy Kaling’s other television projects and her career trajectory, Wikipedia has a detailed overview of her work as a writer and producer.

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