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Cast and characters. Main. Ben Platt [5] as Payton Hobart, an ambitious man who ran for student body president at St. Sebastian and later for State Senate of New York. Zoey Deutch [5] as Infinity Jackson, Payton's former running mate who becomes an activist for the environment.
- Ben Platt Plays Payton Hobart
- Gwyneth Paltrow Plays Georgina Hobart
- Judith Light Plays Dede Standish
- Bette Midler Plays Hadassah Gold
- Julia Schlaepfer Plays Alice
- Laura Dreyfuss Plays McAfee
- Rahne Jones Plays Skye Leighton
- Theo Germaine Plays James
- Lucy Boynton Plays Astrid
- Zoey Deutch Plays Infinity
Who is Payton Hobart? Payton is a privileged and ambitious young man who has engineered every aspect of his life in the hopes of becoming President of the United States one day. His first political campaign, which unfolded at his Saint Sebastian High School, ended in disaster, but he's hoping for a better result when he runs for New York state sena...
Who is Georgina Hobart? Georgina is Payton's adoptive mother, who went on a soul-searching adventure across the world following the emotionally challenging events of season one. Upon her return, she becomes a prominent public figure in the state of California and launches a political campaign of her own... Where have I seen Gwyneth Paltrow before? ...
Who is Dede Standish? Dede is the New York State Senate majority leader and has held the position for decades, often running unopposed in elections due to her popularity and clean record. However, she is hiding a secret that could ruin her reputation in the eyes of the public. For more than a decade, she has been engaged in a polyamorous relationsh...
Who is Hadassah Gold? Hadassah is Dede's chief of staff, personal adviser and close friend who has been by her side for her entire political career. Together they have won numerous elections with ease, but face their first challenge in years when Payton launches his ambitious campaign for state senate. Where have I seen Bette Midler before? Midler ...
Who is Alice? Payton's loyal girlfriend and a crucial member of his campaign team ahead of the election, alongside James and McAfee. She also aspires to winning the White House and attempts to embody all the typical traits of a good First Lady. Where have I seen Julia Schlaepfer before? The Politician was a breakout role for the up and coming actre...
Who is McAfee? McAfee is arguably the sharpest political mind on Payton's campaign team, with a laser focus on getting him elected and a dream of one day working in Washington DC. Where have I seen Laura Dreyfuss before? Dreyfuss starred opposite fellow cast member Ben Platt in the original Broadway production of Dear Evan Hansen, and played Madiso...
Who is Skye? Skye is another member of Payton's campaign team. The two of them got off to a rocky start at Saint Sebastian high school, where political tensions provoked her to put rat poison in his food. She was arrested for the terrible deed but given a lenient sentence and later reconciled with Payton to become one of his closest advisers. Where...
Who is James? Another of Payton's close advisers, James hopes to follow him all the way to the White House. However, he's high-maintenance and easily stressed out, which has put a strain on their working relationship on several occasions. Where have I seen Theo Germaine before? Germaine is a non-binary actor, who also stars as Chris in the Showtime...
Who is Astrid? Introduced as Payton's bitter rival in the first season, Astrid ends up joining his campaign to become a state senator. However, she is nowhere near as committed to his cause as the others and her allegiances can sway from moment to moment. Where have I seen Lucy Boynton before? You'll probably recognise the British actress from film...
Who is Infinity? Infinity was a classmate of Payton's at Saint Sebastian's high school, who once believed she had terminal cancer. Shockingly, it turned out that she was cancer free and actually being poisoned by her abusive grandmother. Fortunately, season two sees her on a happier path in life, with a lucrative book deal and a huge social media f...
The Politician: Created by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy. With Ben Platt, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Julia Schlaepfer. Payton Hobart, a student from Santa Barbara, has known since age seven that he's going to be President of the United States.
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Sep 27, 2019 · The Politician is streaming now on Netflix. All the main cast members of "The Politician," including Ben Plett, Lucy Boynton, Theo Germaine and Jessica Lange, and who they play.
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Sep 27, 2019 · Ben Platt as Payton Hobart - A high school senior running for student body president, who is determined to win the election and go on to study at Harvard University. Gwyneth Paltrow as Georgina Hobart - Payton's adoptive mother, who loves him even more than her two biological sons, but is struggling to maintain the home life that Payton needs ...
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Ben Platt plays Payton Hobart in 'The Politician' on Netflix. Payton is the show’s main character. He is an ambitious, wealthy, adopted teen who aspires to one day become the president of the...
