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Deli Boys is back with explosive new talent. Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join the hit Hulu comedy for season two, arriving May 28. The expanded cast brings fresh chaos to the criminal empire.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Premiere Date: May 28, 2026 on Hulu and Disney+ internationally
- New Recurring Stars: Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join season two
- Guest Stars: Lilly Singh and Robin Thede appear as special guests
- Returning Cast: Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, Fred Armisen, and Tan France return
Star-Studded Cast Expansion Elevates Comedy Comeback
Andrew Rannells brings his talents as Andrew Chadwater, an ambitious district attorney with mayoral aspirations who becomes entangled with the Dar brothers’ underworld operations. The role represents a significant addition to the ensemble. Kumail Nanjiani takes on the role of Danyal, a defense attorney hired by the season’s major antagonist.
Guest stars Lilly Singh and Robin Thede provide dynamic supporting performances. Singh plays Aisha, a wife obsessed with protagonist Raj Dar, while Thede portrays Dr. Iverson, a morally questionable couples therapist who navigates the criminal world.
Deli Boys returns May 28 on Hulu with Rannells, Nanjiani as new cast
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Season Two Plot Sets Up Higher Stakes and Chaos
The criminal empire proves harder to manage than the brothers anticipated. The Dar family drowns in dirty cash while Philadelphia’s criminal underworld circles closer. Fred Armisen’s character Max Sugar enters as a casino mogul and money launderer, creating turmoil in the organization.
Raj Dar plots revenge on Ahmad, his treacherous associate. Mir Dar attempts expanding DarCo without catastrophic failure. Meanwhile, District Attorney Andrew Chadwater pursues one major bust to fuel his political ambitions. Every character’s agenda collides spectacularly.
Creative Team and Production Details
| Detail | Information |
| Release Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Platform | Hulu and Disney+ (international) |
| Creator | Abdullah Saeed |
| Showrunner | Michelle Nader |
Abdullah Saeed created the series, with Jenni Konner and Nora Silver developing it under Jenni Konner Productions. Michelle Nader serves as showrunner and executive producer. The production comes from Onyx Collective, a premium brand under Disney Entertainment Television, produced by 20th Television.
‘Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part. And more money really does mean more problems.’
— Official Season Two Description
Breaking Records and Building Momentum for HBO Maximum Comedy
Onyx Collective announced the renewal in August 2025, just months after the series’ March 6, 2025 debut. The critical reception drove this swift greenlight, establishing Deli Boys as a flagship title within Hulu’s comedy portfolio. The Emmy-nominated series has already launched award campaigns for season two guest stars in guest acting categories.
Tan France reprises his fan-favorite role as Zubair, the stylish British Pakistani crime mobster from South London. Fred Armisen joins the main cast following his August 2025 announcement, playing Max Sugar, a legendary gambling savant with a global casino empire centered in Philadelphia. His chaotic energy and unhinged brilliance create unpredictable consequences.
What Should Fans Expect From the Comedy’s Second Chapter?
The Dar brothers face unprecedented challenges in season two. Dirty money piles up faster than solutions emerge. Shady criminals from Philadelphia’s underworld circle their operations like sharks. The arrival of Max Sugar, combined with Andrew Chadwater’s political ambitions and Danyal’s legal defense strategy, creates explosive intersections.
Series regulars Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh anchor the story as brothers Mir and Raj Dar, with Poorna Jagannathan returning as Lucky, the crime boss auntie and Max Sugar’s new romantic interest. The stakes escalate dramatically as everyone’s motivations clash within the criminal empire.
Sources
- Deadline – Comprehensive cast announcement and character descriptions for season two premiere
- Hulu Press Release – Official premiere date and production details from Onyx Collective
- IMDb – Cast credentials and episode information for Deli Boys series
