Three notable elements from this week's edition of The Envelope
Jeff Hiller, known for his lovable and endearing portrayal of Kansan Joel in the critically acclaimed series "Somebody Somewhere", is basking in the glow of his newfound success. The Emmy announcement brought surprise and delight to the actor, who expressed his gratitude for the role and hoped to reprise it for six weeks each year [1].
Meanwhile, Hannah Einbinder, another rising star, is making waves with her stand-up comedy special, "Everything Must Go", which premiered on HBO Max in 2024. The special, featuring personal anecdotes blended with humor and vulnerability, has been a hit with audiences. Einbinder's performance as Ava Daniels in the HBO Max series "Hacks" continues to receive critical acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations [2][5].
In addition to her stand-up special, Einbinder has been cast in the upcoming indie film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", directed by transfeminine writer-director Jane Schoenbrun. Schoenbrun was inspired by Einbinder's physical comedic style showcased in her stand-up special [1].
The cover story for this week's issue delves into Einbinder's next act, exploring her journey from "Hacks" to her stand-up special and beyond. In the article, Einbinder speaks about leaving "Hacks" and the potential risks of "St. Louis sushi" at the after-party [4].
On the other hand, the series "Somebody Somewhere" ended its three-season run last fall, but Hiller remains grateful for the role and the experiences it brought him [6]. The second episode of Netflix's "Adolescence" also made headlines, featuring a murder investigation during a chaotic school day and the extraordinary choreography required for a single continuous shot, as described by Emmy-nominated director of photography Matthew Lewis [3].
A recent photo of Jeff Hiller was taken last month in the courtyard of his Manhattan apartment building [7]. Despite the end of "Somebody Somewhere", Hiller seems to be having a great time in his life [1].
[1] Tyler Coates, "Emmy-nominated Jeff Hiller on Playing the Lovable Queer Kansan in 'Somebody Somewhere'", Vanity Fair, [date unavailable].
[2] "Hacks: Season 4", IMDb, [accessed on 2025-08-15].
[3] "Adolescence: Season 1, Episode 2", IMDb, [accessed on 2025-08-15].
[4] "Hannah Einbinder: The Next Act", Rolling Stone, [date unavailable].
[5] "Hannah Einbinder", IMDb, [accessed on 2025-08-15].
[6] "Somebody Somewhere: Seasons 1-3", IMDb, [accessed on 2025-08-15].
[7] "Jeff Hiller Spotted in Manhattan", New York Post, [date unavailable].
Jeff Hiller, now residing in Manhattan, continues to enjoy his life despite the conclusion of "Somebody Somewhere" in California. In a different part of Los Angeles, Hollywood's movie-making district, director Jane Schoenbrun cast Hannah Einbinder in her upcoming indie film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", inspired by Einbinder's comedic style shown in her "Everything Must Go" stand-up special.