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Jesse McCartney’s ‘Hacks’ Cameo Grew Out of a Years-Old DM

The cameo shows how a single fan message can lead to a secret, quick shoot.

Overview

  • The pop singer made a brief guest appearance in the latest season of Hacks on HBO Max, which he and the cast are now discussing publicly.
  • He messaged star Hannah Einbinder years ago after noticing his poster in an early episode, and that exchange opened the door for the cameo.
  • Einbinder says her reaction on set was real, describing tears in many takes as he performed.
  • McCartney says producers kept the context from him and that he spent only a few hours on set doing several takes.
  • He says new fatherhood is leading him to skip long tours this year and to explore a half-hour single-camera comedy drawn from his life.