The Running Point cast features Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon and Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen’s Netflix series. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Running Point focuses on a professional basketball team in California. When Isla Gordon becomes president of the Los Angeles Waves, she strategizes against her scheming brothers. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she attempts to prove her worth while developing and managing the Waves’ roster. Here’s every actor and character in Running Point.

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Running Point Cast: Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon

Character Profile: The coordinator of charitable endeavors for the Los Angeles Waves. She becomes the team president when her brother goes to rehab. Isla clashes with family members and the media while trying to reach the playoffs.

Hudson’s Resume: Penny Lane in Almost Famous (2000), Andie in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Tess in Fool’s Gold (2008), Liv in Bride Wars (2009), Birdie Jay in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

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Running Point Cast: Drew Tarver as Sandy Gordon

Character Profile: Isla’s gay half-brother. He is the Waves’ chief financial officer. Sandy struggles with relationship issues while plotting against Isla.

Tarver’s Resume: Randy/Ned in Bless the Harts (2019-21), Baxter Reynolds in Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2019), Cary Dubek in The Other Two (2019-23), Pop in Unfrosted (2024), Jason in The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

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Running Point Cast: Scott MacArthur as Ness Gordon

Character Profile: Isla’s charismatic brother. He is the Waves’ general manager who played basketball in the past. Ness prioritizes his best interests while colluding with Sandy against Isla.

MacArthur’s Resume: Jimmy in The Mick (2017-18), Scotty/The Devil in The Righteous Gemstones (2019), Neil in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019), Big John in Halloween Kills (2021), Jim in No Hard Feelings (2023)

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Running Point Cast: Brenda Song as Ali Lee

Character Profile: Isla’s best friend from Chicago. She is the Waves’ chief of staff. Ali pressures Isla to pursue her goals while discussing her Asian family heritage.

Song’s Resume: London Tipton in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005-08), Christy in The Social Network (2010), Alissa in Scandal (2012-13), Madison Maxwell in Dollface (2019-22), Mary-Anne in The Last Showgirl (2024)

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Running Point Cast: Fabrizio Guido as Jackie Moreno

Character Profile: A 19-year-old Waves employee. He is a vendor from Boyle Heights who learns that Isla is his half-sister. Jackie declines a family payout in hopes of bonding with the Gordon siblings.

Guido’s Resume: Tomas in World War Z (2013), Demetrio Hernandez in Welcome to the Family (2013), Dennis in Family (2018), Mikey Gutierrez in Mr. Iglesias (2019-20), Rafael Gallardo in Perry Mason (2023)

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Running Point Cast: Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg

Character Profile: The Waves’ point guard. He is controversial player who causes media problems for the team. Travis bonds with Isla while trying to repair his cultural image.

Hanks’ Resume: Student in Library in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Jimmy Grimm in Fantastic Four (2015), Charlie in Shameless (2016-18), Blake in Empire (2018-19), Joey Maldini in Your Honor (2020-23)

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Running Point Cast: Toby Sandeman as Marcus Winfield

Character Profile: The Waves’ star player. He is a 12-time all-star who once dated the musician Rihanna. Marcus prioritizes his best interests while conversing with Waves teammates and staff members.

Sandeman’s Resume: Sebastian in The Royals (2017-18), Derrick in Love Is_ (2018), Terry Robeson Jones in She’s Gotta Have It (2019), Garret Evans in The Game (2021-23), Symphony Bosket in Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021-22)

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The Running Point cast also includes:

• Jay Ellis as Jay Brown
• Dane DiLiegro as Badrag Knauss
• Uche Agada as Dyson Gibbs
• Max Greenfield as Lev Levenson
• J.P. Manoux as Arena Announcer
• Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon
• Justin Hurtt-Dunkley as Victor Coburn Jr.
• John Ireland as Play-By-Play Announcer
• Jon Glaser as Sean Murphy
• Scott Evans as Charlie
• Roberto Sanchez as Stephen Ramirez
• Harper Wasnesky as Young Isla
• Jessalyn Wanlim as Bituin
• Marissa Reyes as Sofia
• Edgar Blackmon as Color Commentator

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