Summary
Jean Smart discussed her initial concerns regarding a storyline in the TV show "Hacks," where her character, Deborah Vance, is involved in a romance with a much younger rockstar, played by Christopher Briney. The show's creator explained that they wanted to portray older women as fully developed characters with vibrant lives. The final season of "Hacks" will continue the story of Deborah and Ava trying to cement Deborah's legacy.
Key Facts
- Jean Smart plays the character Deborah Vance in the HBO Max series "Hacks."
- A new storyline involves a 46-year age-gap romance between Deborah Vance and a younger rockstar, played by Christopher Briney.
- Jean Smart had reservations about the age-gap romance but ultimately found the experience enjoyable.
- "Hacks" showrunner Jen Statsky wants to show that older women can still be sexy and interesting.
- The final season premieres on April 9.
- The season will focus on Deborah and Ava’s return to Las Vegas to strengthen Deborah's comedic legacy after false news reports of her death.
