Mindy Kaling Joins Running Point Season 3

Mindy Kaling will appear in a recurring role in the third season of Netflix’s comedy series Running Point, joining the on-screen cast as production gets underway in Los Angeles, according to Netflix’s casting announcement. Kaling, a co-creator, writer and executive producer of the series, will play Divya, described as the confident CEO of a popular gambling app. Netflix’s character description says Divya and Isla Gordon, the basketball executive played by Kate Hudson, share the distinction of being the first women to lead in their respective male-dominated fields. The description says Divya’s plans will put her at odds with Isla’s throughout the season. The series follows Isla as she leads the Los Angeles Waves, a family-owned professional basketball franchise. The Season 3 announcement adds Kaling to a cast that includes returning performers Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman and Justin Theroux. Ray Romano, Uche Agada, Ken Marino and Jay Ellis are also listed as appearing in recurring roles. Hudson is set to direct the season’s first episode, which would mark her television directorial debut. She will also return as Isla....