The No Good Deed cast features Linda Cardellini as Margo Starling, O-T Fagbenle as Dennis Sampson and Abbi Jacobson as Leslie Fisher. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Liz Feldman’s Netflix series. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.
No Good Deed focuses on four different families in Los Angeles. As Paul and Lydia Morgan plan a move after their son’s sudden death, various people hope to buy their home. The narrative follows an ensemble cast as they work through personal and professional issues. Here’s every actor and character in No Good Deed.
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No Good Deed Cast: Linda Cardellini as Margo Starling
Character Profile: The wife of a soap opera star. She is a charismatic woman who thinks about her late brother. Margo carries on an affair with a woman while protecting a secret about her past.
Cardellini’s Resume: Lindsay Weir in Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000), Samantha Taggart in ER (2003-09), Laura Barton in the MCU (2015-), Meg Rayburn in Bloodline (2015-17), Judy Hale in Dead to Me (2019-20)
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No Good Deed Cast: O-T Fagbenle as Dennis Sampson
Character Profile: An author. He is a 98 Degrees fan who maintains a close relationships with his mother. Dennis worries about his health.
Fagbenle’s Resume: Luke Bankole in The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-22), Maxxx in Maxxx (2020), Mason in Black Widow (2021), Barack Obama in The First Lady (2022), Nico Della Guardia in Presumed Innocent (2024)
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No Good Deed Cast: Abbi Jacobson as Leslie Fisher
Character Profile: A queer woman. She plans a move with her partner. Leslie gossips about the Morgans.
Jacobson’s Resume: Abbi Abrams in Broad City (2014-19), Emily in BoJack Horseman (2016-18), Bean in Disenchantment (2018-23), Katie/Dog Cop in The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), Carson Shaw in A League of Their Own (2022)
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No Good Deed Cast: Lisa Kudrow as Lydia Morgan
Character Profile: A homeowner who plans a move. She is a classically trained pianist who quit playing after her son’s death. Lydia looks after her daughter while clashing with her brother-in-law.
Kudrow’s Resume: Phoebe Buffay/Ursula Buffay in Friends (1994-2004), Michelle in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997), Lucia DeLury in The Opposite of Sex (1998), Valerie Cherish in The Comeback (2005-14), HoneyLady Capulet in HouseBroken (2021-23)
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No Good Deed Cast: Denis Leary as Mikey Morgan
Character Profile: Lydia’s brother. He needs $80,000 after being released from prison. Mikey gets angry after nearly getting killed by Lydia.
Leary’s Resume: Edgar Friendly in Demolition Man (1993), Gus in The Ref (1994), Michael McCann in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), Mike McNeil in The Job (2001-02), Tommy Gavin in Rescue Me (2004-11)
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No Good Deed Cast: Poppy Liu as Sarah Weber
Character Profile: Leslie’s partner. She worries about neighborhood crime. Sarah is a doctor who tries to get pregnant.
Liu’s Resume: Mei Lin in Sunnyside (2019), Jo in Better Call Saul (2020-22), Kiki in Hacks (2021-), Greta in Dead Ringers (2023), Grace in The Afterparty (2023)
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No Good Deed Cast: Teyonah Parris as Carla Owens
Character Profile: Dennis’ wife. She wants to move to Baldwin Park. Carla gets annoyed by Dennis’ mother.
Parris’ Resume: Colandrea “Coco” Conners in Dear White People (2014), Ernestine Rivers in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Brianna Cartwright in Candyman (2021), Monica Rambeau/Geraldine in WandaVision (2021), Yo-Yo in They Cloned Tyrone (2023)
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No Good Deed Cast: Ray Romano as Paul Morgan
Character Profile: Lydia’s husband. He stresses out while trying to sell his home. Paul looks after the mental health of his wife, brother and daughter.
Romano’s Resume: Romano’s Resume: Ray Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005), Manfred Ice Age (2002), Hank Rizzoli in Parenthood (2012-15), Terry in The Big Sick (2017), Bill Bufalino in The Irishman (2019)
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No Good Deed Cast: Luke Wilson as JD Campbell
Character Profile: Margo’s husband. He is a soap opera star from Oklahoma. JD plans for the future while dealing with an unhealthy marriage.
Wilson’s Resume: Anthony Adams in Bottle Rocket (1996), Richie Tenenbaum in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Mitch in Old School (2003), Joe Bauers in Idiocracy (2006), Duncan in Fingernails (2023)
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The No Good Deed cast also includes:
- Wyatt Aubrey as Jacob Morgan
- Matt Rogers as Greg Boycelane
- Anna Maria Horsford as Denise Sampson
- Kevin Alves as Nate Morgan
- Kate Moennig as Gwen Delvecchio
- Rory Scovel as Bobby Barnett
- Linda Lavin as Phyllis Adelman
- Joni Reiss as Harper Campbell
- Colin Tandberg as Young Jacob
- Chloe East as Emily Morgan
- Rick Holmes as Lenny
- Vanessa Bayer as Cynthia
- Marisa Davila as Cassie
- Asher Alexander as Young Paul
- Sawyer Jones as Young Mikey
Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.
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