who plays the attorney on the hbo show divorce

by Arjun Berge 6 min read

I have a new favorite TV lawyer, or had, I don't think he's going to be around very long. Gerald Watkins Mayfield (played by Geoffrey Owens – perfectly). He's in HBO's new series Divorce.Nov 17, 2016

Who are the actors in the TV show Divorce?

Divorce (TV Series 2016–2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Why do you like the TV show divorce so much?

Creator Sharon Horgan was not only interested in the intricacies of the couple parting ways, but also the industry of lawyers, authors, mediators and counselors that deals with divorce. Connections Featured in The Late Late Show with James Corden: Benedict Cumberbatch/Dennis Quaid/Molly Shannon/Ike Barinholtz (2016)

What are the reviews for the first season of divorce?

Browse the full Divorce | Season 3 Trailer Available Now | Official Website for the HBO Series cast and crew credits for actors by character names from the HBO original program.

Who are the actors in the TV show Madam Secretary?

In our weekly edition of HBO’s Divorce: Point/Counterpoint, we will be reviewing the most recent episode of Divorce with two expert Divorce Attorneys (Jeanne Sockle and Frank Morris) that will take the side of either Robert or Frances and give some …

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Oct 09, 2016 · Nick (Tracy Letts) Letts plays Diane's husband, Nick, and the couple's relationship serves as a foil for France and Robert's divorce. According …

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Who plays Roberts lawyer in Divorce?

Thomas Haden ChurchRobert DuFresne played by Thomas Haden Church on Divorce | Season 3 Trailer Available Now | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.

Who plays Kathy on Divorce?

HBO: Robert's sister Cathy (played by Amy Sedaris) brings up old grudges in this episode.

Why was Divorce Cancelled?

Failing to achieve wide recognition or cult status, it felt doomed to cancellation, like HBO did after two seasons of “Togetherness,” “Looking,” and even “Enlightened” — shows that had some critical support, but weren't clicking elsewhere.Jul 1, 2019

Who plays Jackie on Divorce?

actress Becki NewtonDuring this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, actress Becki Newton (who plays Robert's new love interest, Jackie, a single mother and successful career woman, in her own right) talked about how excited she was to join the series, being a huge fan of Sarah Jessica Parker, what most appealed to her about this role, comedy ...Mar 4, 2018

Who plays Andrew on divorce?

Steven PasqualeDivorce (TV Series 2016–2019) - Steven Pasquale as Andrew - IMDb.

Who plays Jeremy in divorce?

Dominic FumusaDivorce (TV Series 2016–2019) - Dominic Fumusa as Jeremy - IMDb.

Is there a season 3 of divorce?

Season Three Premiere. Frances and Robert discover that their new lives are more complicated than anticipated. Robert admits to pre-wedding jitters as Frances prepares for a weekend getaway with Henry.

Is there a 4th season of Divorce?

'Divorce' Cancelled: No Season 4 On HBO — Find Out Why It's Ending | TVLine.Jul 1, 2019

How does the show divorce end?

In the end, Robert is back in their old house and Frances is still on to bigger and better things. They are happy and the kids are happy. In the end, that's all you can ask for really. It's been such a journey and Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church had amazing chemistry together on the show.Aug 9, 2019

Was the show divorce Cancelled?

On November 2, 2018, HBO renewed the show for a third season, which was later announced on its premiere date to be the final season.

What town is divorce filmed in?

The show, recently renewed for its second season, is set (and filmed) in Westchester with Parker playing Frances, a middle-aged woman who is going through a drawn-out divorce.Apr 7, 2017

Who played Dallas in divorce?

Talia BalsamDallas played by Talia Balsam on Divorce | Season 3 Trailer Available Now | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.

What is divorce on HBO?

Divorce. (TV series) Divorce is an American comedy-drama television series created by Sharon Horgan, set in Hastings-on-Hudson, and starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church as a middle-aged divorcing couple. The series premiered on HBO on October 9, 2016.

When did the divorce show start?

The series premiered on HBO on October 9, 2016. The pilot episode was written by Horgan and directed by Jesse Peretz.

Who plays Frances in the movie?

Sarah Jessica Parker as Frances Dufresne, a married woman who has an affair which precipitates her divorce. Thomas Haden Church as Robert Dufresne, Frances' hapless husband who discovers the affair and divorces her. Molly Shannon as Diane, Frances' high-strung friend. Talia Balsam as Dallas Holt, Frances' close friend.

Who plays Diane's husband in the movie?

Letts plays Diane's husband, Nick, and the couple's relationship serves as a foil for France and Robert's divorce. According to The Boston Globe, his marriage to Diane falls apart War of the Roses- style (yikes) and they aren't shy about the fact that they absolutely hate each other.

Who is Diane on the Today Show?

Diane is one of Frances' close friends and, unsurprisingly, Shannon 's character will provide a lot of comic relief. In an interview with The Today Show, she described Diane as "a handful," while The A.V. Club noted in their review that she's "a wine-guzzling Westchester resident." Given Shannon 's track record in comedy, I think it's safe to say she'll be one of the funniest characters on the show.

Is Frances Parker real?

In Parker's recent interview with TIME, the outlet described Frances as "not always sympathetic" and the show's star said her character is "real" and a "smart person." She also pointed out that, although Frances hasn't always made the best choices, she'll ultimately be relatable to be many viewers.

Who plays Frances and Robert's kids?

Kilgore and Jerins play Frances and Robert's two children. Newsday posed the question, will the kids be alright? The series will likely explore the impact that their parents' sudden divorce has on Tom and Lila.

Is Sarah Jessica Parker divorced?

As the title indicates, the series will chronicle the drawn-out divorce between Frances (Parker) and her husband Robert (Thomas Haden Church). Although Frances has a tight-knit group of friends to help her navigate the messy process, it won't be an easy one — especially because the couple has two young children. Still, the show will have plenty of comedy and it will bring levity to a situation that countless people can relate to. The cast of HBO's Divorce brings a wide variety of experience and specific talents to the small screen, which will undoubtedly make it a strong show.

Did Dallas approve of Frances' decision?

Dallas approves of Frances' decision and, according to Entertainment Tonight, she will form a “bitter wives club" with Frances and Diane. And, we can expect their onscreen chemistry as BFFs will be great — according to the same outlet, Parker was rooting for Balsam to land the role of Dallas and she absolutely loved working with Balsam and Shannon.

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Overview

Divorce is an American comedy-drama television series created by Sharon Horgan, set in Hastings-on-Hudson, and starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church as a middle-aged divorcing couple. The series premiered on HBO on October 9, 2016. The pilot episode was written by Horgan and directed by Jesse Peretz. On November 14, 2016, HBO renewed the show for a …

Cast

• Sarah Jessica Parker as Frances Dufresne, a married woman who has an affair which precipitates her divorce
• Thomas Haden Church as Robert Dufresne, Frances' hapless husband who discovers the affair and divorces her
• Molly Shannon as Diane, Frances' high-strung friend

Production

In December 2014, it was announced Sarah Jessica Parker had been cast in the pilot and would also serve as an executive producer. In February 2015, Molly Shannon, Thomas Haden Church and Jemaine Clement joined the series. In November 2015, Alex Wolff joined the cast. In December 2015, Sterling Jerins joined the cast.

Broadcast

The series premiered in the United Kingdom on Sky Atlantic on October 11, 2016. It premiered in Australia on Showcase on October 12, 2016.

Reception

Divorce has received mixed to positive reviews from television critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the first season has a rating of 63%, based on 51 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "While the execution borders on superficial, the dark humor and character chemistry in Divorce hit the mark." On Metacritic, the first season has a score of 60 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

External links

• Official website
• Divorce at IMDb