Fans of HBO Max’s hit comedy Hacks know the on-screen chemistry between Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart is pure gold. But behind the scenes, things just got way more chaotic—and hilariously awkward. Sources close to the show’s set reveal that when Jean Smart, 72, welcomed a new real-life assistant who shockingly resembles her 28-year-old co-star Einbinder, the internet’s favorite comedy duo turned into a trio… with a twist!
According to insiders, Smart’s new assistant, dubbed “Hannah 2.0” by the crew, showed up on set last week sporting Einbinder’s signature curly hair, sharp wit, and even a similar wardrobe. “At first, Hannah thought it was a prank,” a production member shared. “She walked into Jean’s trailer, saw her ‘clone,’ and yelled, ‘Who ordered the knockoff version?!’”
Einbinder, who plays the dry-witted comedy writer Ava opposite Smart’s legendary Deborah Vance, didn’t hold back her reactions. “Jean kept introducing them like, ‘Meet my other Hannah—she actually laughs at my jokes,’” the source added. “Hannah fired back, ‘Great, now I have to compete with my doppelgänger and Jean’s ego?’”
But don’t worry—this isn’t a feud. The pair’s playful roasting reportedly had the crew in stitches. “They’re like a comedy act even when cameras aren’t rolling,” another insider said. “Jean loves keeping Hannah on her toes, and this was next-level trolling.”
Fans of the Emmy-winning series are already speculating whether the assistant’s uncanny resemblance to Einbinder will inspire a meta storyline in Hacks’ upcoming Season 3. After all, the show thrives on blurring reality and fiction.
Einbinder later joked about the ordeal on Instagram, posting a side-by-side photo with the caption: “When you realize you’re replaceable… but at least I’m funnier. #HacksS3.” Smart cheekily replied, “Deborah Vance doesn’t settle for ‘funnier.’ She demands the funnest.”
With Season 3 filming underway, this off-screen drama proves the Hacks team’s antics are just as wild as the show itself. Will “Hannah 2.0” make a cameo? Only time will tell. Until then, we’ll be refreshing Twitter for more behind-the-scenes chaos.
Drop your theories in the comments—and stay tuned for more updates!
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