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Know the Cast: ‘Nobody Wants This’

Nobody Wants This Cast - Every Actor and Character in the Netflix Series

The Nobody Wants This cast features Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah Roklov and Justine Lupe as Morgan. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Erin Foster’s Netflix series. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Nobody Wants This explores the relationship between a podcaster and a rabbi. As Joanne searches for a stable relationship, she meets a kind-hearted Jewish man. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they work through various personal and professional issues while developing their romantic connection. Here’s every actor and character in Nobody Wants This.

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Nobody Wants This Cast: Kristen Bell as Joanne

Nobody Wants This Cast on Netflix - Kristen Bell as Joanne

Character Profile: A podcast host. She talks about relationships and sex with her sister while dealing with insecurity issues. Joanne struggles emotionally as she thinks about her relationship with a rabbi and what it means for the big picture.

Bell’s Resume: Veronica Mars in Veronica Mars (2004-19), Sarah Marshall in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Jeannie Van Der Hooven in House of Lies (2012-16), Anna in Frozen (2013), Eleanor Shellstrop in The Good Place (2016-20)

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Nobody Wants This Cast: Adam Brody as Noah Roklov

Nobody Wants This Cast on Netflix - Adam Brody as Noah Roklov

Character Profile: A Jewish rabbi. He is a former sommelier and the son of immigrant Jews from Russia. Noah falls in love with Joanne but worries that she won’t convert to Judaism.

Brody’s Resume: Adam Brody in The O.C. (2003-07), Benjamin Danz in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Daniel in Ready or Not (2019), Seth Morris in Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022), Wiley Valdespino in American Fiction (2023)

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Nobody Wants This Cast: Justine Lupe as Morgan

Nobody Wants This Cast on Netflix - Justine Lupe as Morgan

Character Profile: Joanne’s sister and co-host. She is a charismatic woman who searches for a romantic partner. Morgan develops a friendship with Noah’s married brother.

Lupe’s Resume: Captain Ronnie Baker in Madam Secretary (2016-18), Astrid Weissman in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-), Holly Gibney in Mr. Mercedes (2017-19), Willa Ferreyra in Succession (2018-21), Nell Rutherford in Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)

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Nobody Wants This Cast: Timothy Simons as Sasha Roklov

Nobody Wants This Cast on Netflix - Timothy Simons as Sasha Roklov

Character Profile: Noah’s brother. He is married man who struggles to keep secrets. Sasha secretly colludes with Morgan to learn more about Noah’s true motivations.

Simons’ Resume: Jonah Ryan in Veep (2012-19), Agent Borderline in Inherent Vice (2014), Officer Stevens in Goosebumps (2015), Dr. Collins in Don’t Worry Darling (2022), Pat Montgomery in Candy (2022)

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The Nobody Wants This cast also includes:

  • Jackie Tohn as Esther Roklov
  • Sherry Cola as Ashley
  • Tovah Feldshuh as Bina Roklov
  • Paul Ben-Victor as Ilan Roklov
  • Stephanie Faracy as Lynn
  • Stephen Tobolowsky as Rabbi Cohen
  • Shiloh Bearman as Miriam
  • Emily Arlook as Rebecca
  • Michael Hitchcock as Henry
  • D’Arcy Carden as Ryann
  • Karan Soni as Vali

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.