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‘Hacks’ Stars Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter on Jimmy and Kayla’s Unconventional Dynamic — and If They Should Be Together

'Hacks' stars Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter on Jimmy and Kayla's unconventional dynamic — and if they should be a couple.

“Hacks” centers on the relationship between washed-up comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), whose career gets a new spark after she begins working with young writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder). That’s serendipitous timing, as “Hacks” pays tribute to Los Angeles this season just as the region needs it most, still recovering from devastating wildfires this winter. Variety’s “Awards Circuit” podcast, hosted by Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Emily Longeretta, Jenelle Riley and Michael Schneider, who also produces, is your one-stop source for lively conversations about the best in film and television.

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