20 Questions On Deadline Podcast: ‘Hacks’ Paul W. Downs Teases The Season 3 Episode That Made Him And Jean Smart Cry & “Bucket List” Guest Stars

My guest this week is the SAG-nominated Hacks co-creator, showrunner, director and star, Paul W. Downs.

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Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’.HBO Max

Jean Smart and Paul W. Downs at the HBO post-Emmy Awards reception in 2022.