We spoke with Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Tyrel Jackson Williams, and Zoë Chao about what it was like coming together to continue the cult classic Party Down. Chao said she watched the show while working at a restaurant (before her big break) and felt less alone, so when she got the chance to hop on board, she said yes and spoke about her funniest moment. Williams said he spent time researching but knew he was entering a show where he was a fan of everyone and was looking forward to working with this stellar cast. Meanwhile, Hansen and Starr kept the conversation funny as the two talked about trees, mountains, peaks, and valleys -- but also returning and chasing dreams.
Host: Monica Gleberman
Editor: Polina Jdanova
Social Media Graphic: Jojo
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Synopsis:
Ten years later, most of the Party Down catering team have moved on, including actor/bartender Henry Pollard (Adam Scott, “Severance,” “Parks and Recreation”). After a surprise reunion, the gang find themselves once again stoically enduring the procession of random parties and oddball guests all over Los Angeles.
Scott reprises his role alongside original cast members Ken Marino (“The Other Two,” “Veronica Mars”), Jane Lynch (“Glee,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Martin Starr (Knocked Up, “Silicon Valley”), Ryan Hansen (“Bless this Mess,” “Veronica Mars”) and Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace,” “The Great North”).
Previously announced new cast members joining in on the fun include Jennifer Garner (The Adam Project, Yes Day), Tyrel Jackson Williams (Thunder Force, “Brockmire”), and Zoë Chao (“Love Life,” “The Afterparty”). James Marsden (Disenchanted, “Dead to Me”) is set to recur as a guest star.
The third season is executive produced by “Party Down” alumni Rob Thomas (“Veronica Mars,” “iZombie”), John Enbom (“iZombie,” “Benched,”), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man, Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Dan Etheridge (“Veronica Mars,” iZombie”) and Adam Scott (“Severance,” “Parks and Recreation”). Enbom also serves as showrunner. “Party Down” is produced for STARZ by Lionsgate Television.

*Party Down premieres on Starz February 24, 2023.

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