The Cast is Amazing
While an amazing concept can really help a show get off the ground, it isn’t going to go anywhere unless the cast is any good. Barry doesn’t have that issue at all, as the cast has some high-profile stars and supporting talent that really bring their A-game.
Whether it’s the skeezy nature of Stephen Root’s Monroe Fuches or the hilarious, flamboyant incompetence of Anthony Carrigan’s NoHo Hank, pretty much every cast member will make you laugh, cry, or terrified at one point during the show. Not to mention the fact that The Fonz himself, Henry Winkler, is a show-stealer as Gene Cousineau, the narcissistic acting coach you can’t help but love – a character that feels like an exaggerated version of the actor if he didn’t make it as far in Hollywood as he did in real life.
Arguably the most impressive part about the casting for Barry revolves entirely around Bill Hader’s performance as the lead character, especially if you’ve ever seen him in other roles before.
