Can we talk about I Love LA for a minute? As someone who loves to adventure around SoCal, the show is funny, relatable, and pretty much my favorite thing on HBO Max right now.
The plot? A tight-knit group of friends navigate the ins and outs of life in Los Angeles, along with all the drama that comes with the limelight. Maia (played by Rachel Sennott) and Tallulah (played by Odessa A’zion) have a complex relationship, going from BFFs to client/talent manager in the pilot episode.
From the comedic chaos to the surprise celebrity cameos each week, I Love LA absolutely belongs on your streaming watch list. Plus, it just got renewed for Season 2! But before you dive in, let’s get to know who’s who on the cast, and where you’ve seen them before:
Odessa A’zion portrays Tallulah Stiel, a social media influencer and Maia’s best friend/client.
She’s been seen in Hellraiser, Until Dawn, and Ghosts.
True Whitaker portrays Alani Marcus, one of Maia and Tallulah’s close friends.
She’s been seen in Godfather of Harlem.
Jordan Firstman portrays Charlie Cohen, a celebrity stylist who’s part of Maia and Tallulah’s inner circle.
He’s been seen in English Teacher, Ms. Marvel, and Search Party.
Josh Hutcherson portrays Dylan, Maia’s live-in boyfriend who works as a teacher.
Annalisa Cochrane portrays Paulena, a social media influencer and Tallulah’s frenemy.
She’s been seen in Cobra Kai, One of Us Is Lying, and The Young and the Restless.
Ayo Edebiri portrays Mimi Rush, a pop star and one of Charlie’s former clients.
Moses Ingram portrays Tessa, a chef and Tallulah’s love interest.
Froy Gutierrez portrays Landry, a famous Christian singer on TikTok.
Lauren Holt portrays Courtney, Maia’s coworker at Alyssa 180.
Josh Brener portrays Victor, a crisis PR manager hired to help Maia and Tallulah.
He’s been seen in Silicon Valley, The Mighty Ones, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Quenlin Blackwell portrays herself.
She’s a model and influencer IRL, and has been seen in Latina Rules.
Ben Feldman portrays Jeremy, Alyssa’s boyfriend.
Who’s your favorite character from the show? Drop your pick in the comments!