NBC recently aired the pilot of a unique show titled “Zoey’s
Extraordinary Playlist.” You’ll likely recognize a few of the members of this
talented cast. Here’s a rundown of who’s in the “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”
cast.
Jane Levy
Jane Levy made her acting debut in the television series “Shameless.”
She played the character Mandy Milkovich for five episodes in 2011. The
following year, she made her film debut in the movie “Nobody Walks,” in which
she played the character Caroline. Her next recurring role was in the
television series “Suburgatory.” She played Tessa Altman from 2011 to 2014. Her
other acting roles include “What/If,” “Castle Rock,” “Twin Peaks,” and “There’s…
Johnny!” Levy plays lead character Zoey.
Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher made his acting debut in a 1979 episode of
the daytime drama “Guiding Light.” The following year, he appeared in six
episodes of the television series “Skag.” That year, Gallagher made his film
debut in the movie “The Idolmaker,” in which he played the role of Caesare. His
other acting roles include “While You Were Sleeping,” “American Beauty,” “To
Gillian on Her 37th Birthday,” and “Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit.” Gallagher plays Mitch, Zoey’s father.
Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham made her acting debut in a 1994 episode of the daytime drama “All My Children.” In 1996, she had a recurring role on the television series “Good Company,” in which she played the character Liz Gibson. Graham became a household name when she joined the cast of “Gilmore Girls.” She played the role of Lorelei Gilmore from 2000 to 2007. Her other acting roles include appearances in “Parenthood,” “Conrad Bloom,” “Seinfeld,” and “Law & Order.” Graham plays Joan, Zoey’s supervisor.
Mary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen made her acting debut in the 1978 movie “Goin’
South.” She appeared in her first television acting role when she played the
character Mary/Little Red Riding Hood in a 1983 episode of “Faerie Tale
Theatre.” Her other acting roles include appearances in “Joan of Arcadia,” “Step
Brothers,” “Orange is the New Black,” “The Last Man on Earth,” and “Bless the
Harts.” Steenburgen plays Maggie, Zoey’s mother.
John Clarence Stewart
One of John Clarence Stewart’s early acting roles was in a
2015 episode of the television series “Gotham” titled “All Happy Families Are
Alike.” The following year, he began playing the character Alex Wesley in the
series “Luke Cage.” He continued in that role until 2018. His other acting
roles include appearances in “Blue Bloods,” “What/If,” and “Hawaii Five-O.” Stewart
plays Simon, Zoey’s handsome co-worker.
Skylar Astin
Skylar Astin made his acting debut in the 2008 film “Hamlet
2,” in which he played the role of Rand Posin. One of his early TV roles was in
a 2011 episode of the series “Love Bites,” titled “Boys to Men.” His other acting
roles include appearances in “Pitch Perfect,” “Glee,” “Graves,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,”
and “Trolls: The Beat Goes On!” Astin plays Max, Zoey’s friend and co-worker.
Alex Newell
Alex Newell made his acting debut in the 2013 film “Geography
Club,” in which he played the character Ike. Newell got his big break after
joining the cast of “Glee.” He played the role of Wade “Unique” Adams from 2012
to 2015. His other acting roles include appearances in “Resident Advisors,” “Super
Novas,” and “Empire.” Newell plays Mo, Zoey’s neighbor.
Michael Thomas Grant
Michael Thomas Grant made his acting debut in 2013 in the
television series “Adam & Paul Save the Whole, Entire Apartment Complex.”
His other acting roles include appearances in “Up North,” “Roadies,” and “Burner
Room.” Grant plays Leif, Zoey’s co-worker.
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