Let's Take a Moment to Appreciate Set It Up's Incredible Cast
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It seems like everyone who watches Set It Up on Netflix immediately asks their friends, "Hey, have you watched Set It Up on Netflix??" It's a feel-good movie that transports us back to the rom-com glory days of old — it's almost on the same cuteness level as 13 Going on 30 — and it's everything your sick day or low-key Friday night could want. The movie follows the lives of two overworked assistants (Harper and Charlie) in New York City who are at the mercy of their demanding, busy bosses. The two come up with a plan to set their bosses up in the hopes of jazzing up their lives with a little romance, but (no spoilers), things don't go exactly as planned.
You should watch it for the guaranteed mood boost alone, but another major draw is the cast. If you're wondering to yourself, "Is that Glen Powell and Taye Diggs?" Yes, yes it is! Those two, along with the other talented cast members, bring the movie's script to life and do the storyline justice. Take a look at the cast ahead, and then make sure you have popcorn and wine readily available.
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Zoey Deutch
Who she plays: Harper, the hard-working assistant to the editor of one of the most popular digital sports publications. She secretly wants to write her own pieces but doesn't have the time — she's the first one to arrive at the office and the last one to leave.
Where you've seen her: Zoey Deutch played Bobbi in The Disaster Artist and has had several starring roles in films including The Year of Spectacular Men, Flower, and Before I Fall.
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Glen Powell
Who he plays: Charlie, who's also a hard-working assistant to his demanding boss, Rick, a big-wig in the finance industry. Charlie is preoccupied with getting a promotion and being a workaholic, but what he really needs is a chill pill and a fulfilling relationship. Here's where things get interesting: Charlie and Harper work in the same building!
Where you've seen him: You'll recognize Powell from his role as Chad Radwell in Scream Queens, John Glenn in Hidden Figures, and Troy in Ride Along 2. Powell and Deutch, Set It Up's leading pair, both appeared in 2016's Everybody Wants Some!!!.
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Lucy Liu
Who she plays: Kirsten, a certified boss babe who runs a popular sports site fueled by writers who are told, "Tell me something I don't know!" She's very demanding of Harper, but she has good intentions and is a great mentor. When it comes to her professional and romantic life, she knows her worth and she's not afraid to say it.
Where you've seen her: Um, as if you needed a reminder. Charlie's Angels, Kill Bill, Lucky Number Slevin — the Emmy-winning actress needs no introduction.
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Taye Diggs
Who he plays: Rick, a highly successful, highly irritable workaholic who's hung up on his juice order and his ex-wife. Without Charlie, his life would fall apart . . . and it kind of does.
Where you've seen him: Diggs first starred in Rent on Broadway (along with Idina Menzel, to whom Diggs was married for 10 years). The actor has since been in many, many TV shows and movies including Private Practice, Empire, and Opening Night. (Also that one 2002 episode of America's Next Top Model — never forget).
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Joan Smalls
Who she plays: Suze, Charlie's drop-dead-gorgeous girlfriend. She and Charlie spend a lot of time together but eventually realize their relationship lacks a deeper connection.
Where you've seen her: This one's easy! You've seen the famous supermodel on Victoria's Secret runways, as the face of Estée Lauder (she was the first Latina to represent the brand), and in many other campaigns and magazine covers. Smalls is dipping her toes into acting, and Set It Up is her first movie role.
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Meredith Hagner
Who she plays: Becca, Harper's roommate and recently engaged bestie. This fun-loving friend is instrumental in orchestrating a very important pizza-eating moment between Harper and Charlie.
Where you've seen her: The 31-year-old actress is known for her roles in Veep, Hits, and Irrational Man.
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Jon Rudnitsky
Who he plays: Mike, a kind friend of Harper's and also Becca's fiancé.
Where you've seen him: Home Again with Reese Witherspoon and Champions, Mindy Kaling's latest Netflix comedy series.
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Pete Davidson
Who he plays: Duncan, Charlie's goofy roommate.
Where you've seen him: Before you saw him holding hands with his new fiancée, Ariana Grande, you knew Davidson as a funnyman from Saturday Night Live.
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Tituss Burgess
Who he plays: "Creepy Tim," a title that the maintenance guy actually doesn't mind. He controls the elevators in Harper and Charlie's building, which is important!
Where you've seen him: Burgess has one of the most iconic roles known to Netflix TV: Titus Andromedon in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmdidt. You also might recognize his voice from Smurfs: The Lost Village.
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Noah Robbins
Who he plays: An intern at Rick's office who unfortunately doesn't cover for Charlie very well.
Where you've seen him: Robbins has appeared in Younger, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Fatal Crossing. He's also a part of an upcoming and unnamed project between Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph.
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Cody Calafiore
Who he plays: He plays Duncan's hookup, whom we only see for a brief moment in Set It Up.
Where you've seen him: You might recognize Calafiore from Clinton Road and The Bold and the Beautiful.