Hacks was swiftly renewed after the conclusion of its third installment in May, and audiences are sure to see a new dynamic between Ava and Deborah in Season 4.
Following the HBO comedy’s Golden Globe win Sunday night, creator Jen Statsky teased that they are now at a point in their relationship “they’ve never been before” after Ava (Hannah Einbinder) blackmailed Deborah (Jean Smart) into giving her the head writer position on her late night gig in the Season 3 finale.
“Definitely Season 4, you see them butting heads in ways they never have while also trying to get a show off the ground, which is very, very complicated,” Statsky explained.
This is the second time that Hacks has taken home the award for Outstanding Musical or Comedy Series at the Globes. Smart and Einbinder were also nominated for their roles once again.
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Backstage after the win, creator Paul Downs also touched on ageism in Hollywood after a reporter pointed out the fact that this series, which is led by an older woman, continues to receive critical and commercial acclaim.
While he said he isn’t quite sure if the tides are changing on Hollywood’s desire for young, fresh faces, he noted that other award recipients on Sunday, like Demi Moore and Jodi Foster, who were honored for roles later in life after receiving little awards recognition earlier in their career.
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“It’s so exciting to see people who have paid their dues get their flowers,” he said. “I do think it’s actually a good time for roles and for characters that aren’t just teens. It’s not just like young people who are friends in their 30s…I hope that networks take risks on stories that are original and characters, whether it’s about their age or about something else, that isn’t the typical thing we see.”
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