Set in Las Vegas, HBO's “Hacks” follows cancelled comedian Ava (Hannah Einbinder) who begrudgingly heads to Nevada to work with the only other person who will currently employ her, stand-up legend Deborah Vance (Jean Smart). In conversation with Variety, Smart and Einbinder revealed the comedians that inspired their respective characters--including Joan Rivers, Elayne Boosler, and more.
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