The Cast of “No Good Deed”: what you need to know about the cast and characters of the Netflix series

The Cast of “No Good Deed”: what you need to know about the cast and characters of the Netflix series

[Just ask the characters in Netflix's latest comedy series “No Good Deed,” an eight-episode show created by Dead to Me showrunner Liz Feldman about three families fighting over the listing of their new home in the Los Feliz neighborhood. When the Morgan family's long-held, coveted Spanish-style home suddenly comes up for sale, the Morgans struggle to keep their reasons for giving it up a secret.

Prospective buyers include a wealthy couple who live across the street, a nosy couple who have dreamed of living in the house, and a newlywed couple who are at odds over whether the house is right for them, all of whom tour the property and try to uncover the Morgan family's secret with their desperation. Adding to the appeal of this must-see show is the ensemble of quirky characters, many of whom are veteran comedic and dramatic actors. Here is a look at the cast of “No Good Deed.

Lydia and Paul Morgan are the central couple dealing with the grief of their son's death. In order to move forward, they put their 1920s Spanish-style Los Feliz home up for sale, but it is where their son died, and the house still holds the secrets of what happened the night he died.

Lisa Kudrow, 61, is best known for her role as Phoebe on the NBC sitcom Friends, which she starred in from 1994 to 2004. She also appeared in the 1990s cult classic Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and the critically acclaimed HBO short-lived mockumentary The Comeback.

Ray Romano, 66, was another 90s sitcom star. He had Everybody Loves Raymond on CBS from 1996 to 2005. He then starred in the TNT drama Men of a Certain Age and appeared in films such as Martin Scorsese's The Irishman and the rom-com The Big Sick.

Margo and JD are a mismatched couple, living in a sleek, state-of-the-art home across the street; JD is a soap opera actor in a rut of a job, and Margo is a manipulative wife who keeps personal and family secrets from everyone around her.

Linda Cardellini, 49, rose to fame on the cult favorite comedy series Freaks and Geeks. She later appeared in ER and Bloodline. She also appeared in Netflix's “Dead to Me” and will reunite with the show's writers in “No Good Deed”. Feldman told Netflix's Tudum that she wrote the character specifically for Cardellini after she said she wanted to play a “badass bitch” in her next role.

Luke Wilson, 53, is best known for his work with director Wes Anderson, appearing in the iconic indie director's films Bottle Rocket and The Royal Tenenbaums. She is also best known for her romantic role in the film Legally Blonde, and has appeared on television in That '70s Show, Enlisted, and Stargirl.

Leslie and Sarah are a lesbian couple who want to start a family at Lydia and Paul's house. When Lydia and Paul start acting strangely, the two delve deeper into what exactly happened in the house at the hands of its current owners.

Abby Jacobson, 40, created the hit Comedy Central series Broad City with comedy partner Ilana Glazer After five seasons on the air, Jacobson co-created the popular sports movie A League of Their Own and co-produced and starred in a television remake of the popular sports film A League of Their Own.

Poppy Liu, 32, is a comedic actress who has appeared in Hacks, Sunnyside, and iCarly. She also appeared in the psycho-thriller series Dead Ringers.

Dennis and Carla are newlyweds, and Carla's sudden pregnancy spurred their marriage. They search for their dream home, but there are some bumps in the road: Dennis' mother (played by Anna Maria Horsford) practically makes herself known by living with her young family, and Carla hides from her husband that her father is a very wealthy man.

O. T. Fagbenle, 43, is a British actor known for his roles in The Handmaid's Tale and Presumed Innocent. He also played President Barack Obama in The First Lady and starred in the Apple TV+ shows WeCrashed and Loot.

Teyonah Parris, 37, is best known for her role as Monica Rambo, a recurring role in several films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has also had an extensive film career, appearing on shows such as Mad Men and Empire, as well as in Dear White People, Chi-Raq, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Candyman.

Greg is Lydia and Paul's real estate agent, whose job is to get prospective buyers in and out of the house and to make sure the current owner of the house does not accidentally block the sale.

Matt Rogers, 34, is best known for his podcast Las Culturistas, which he co-hosts with his good friend and SNL co-host Bowen Yang. As an actor, he has appeared in I Love That for You, Shrill, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens, Search Party, and the hit LGBTQ+ comedy Fire Island.

Mikey is Paul's brother who, after being released from prison for drug addiction, reappears in the house, inevitably wreaking havoc on the family. Mikey knows more about what the Morgan family is hiding, and his tumultuous relationship with his brother threatens to bring the truth to light.

Denis Leary (67) is best known for starring in the co-produced series Rescue Me, which ran for seven seasons. He has also appeared in “Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll” and the films “Judgment Night,” “Gunmen” and “Draft Day.”

Dennis is the mother of Dennis, who spoils her adult son and tends to her new daughter-in-law.

Anna Maria Horsford, 76, is known for her love of sitcoms and has memorable roles in Amen and The Wayans Brothers. She has also appeared in comedies such as Friday and Madea Christmas.

Gwen is Margo's secret lover who raids Lydia and Paul's house and attempts to flip it for profit. Her plan is thwarted when she ends her relationship with Margo - which Margo is not happy about.

Kate Moennig, 46, is best known for starring in the iconic LGBTQ+ series The L Word. She reprised the role in the sequel series The L Word: she has also appeared in Ray Donovan, Grown-ish, and Young Americans.

Phyllis is Paul and Lydia's overbearing neighbor, monitoring the neighborhood and recording suspicious activity.

Linda Lavin, 87, is a Tony and Golden Globe award-winning actress best known for her leading role in the classic sitcom Alice. She recently appeared in Elsbeth, B Positive, and Santa Clarita Diet. She is also a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

Emily is the daughter of Lydia and Paul and has been estranged from her family since the death of her brother.

Chloe East (23) began her career as a child actor and came from the Disney Channel, where she had a recurring role in Liv and Maddie. Recent breakout roles include playing Monica Sherwood in The Fabelmans and Sister Paxton in Heretic.

Jacob was the teenage son of Paul and Lydia, who died under mysterious circumstances.

Wyatt Aubrey is an up-and-coming actor who made his acting debut with a small role in the Max teen drama Genera+ion.

Nate is Mikey's son and Paul and Lydia's nephew. Despite his father's past, Nate is estranged from Mikey and is now a straight-laced cop.

Kevin Alves (33) is best known for his role as Travis in the mystery thriller series Yellowjackets. He previously appeared in “Lock & Key,” “Shadowhunters,” and “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” Fun Fact: He is also a former competitive figure skater and represented Brazil and Canada.

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