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Deli Boys returns for season 2 on May 28 with major star power joining the hit Hulu comedy. Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani headline a stacked guest roster alongside returning fan favorite Tan France. The show about two Pakistani-American brothers bumbling through a crime empire drops all six episodes at once.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release Date: May 28, 2026 on Hulu and Disney+
- New Cast: Andrew Rannells, Kumail Nanjiani, Lilly Singh, Robin Thede
- Returning Star: Tan France reprises role as Zubair, the sharp British crime lord
- Episode Count: All 6 episodes drop simultaneously for maximum binge potential
Andrew Rannells Plays Political Powerhouse in Season 2
Andrew Rannells joins the cast as Andrew Chadwater, a district attorney with bigger ambitions. His character eyes a mayoral race while circling the Dar brothers for a major bust. Rannells, known for roles in The Boys and Broadway’s “Boys in the Band,” brings seasoned comedic timing to this power-hungry prosecutor.
The D.A. angle adds a legal layer to the chaos. Chadwater wants one explosive case to propel himself into Philadelphia’s mayor’s office. This creates fresh conflict as the brothers juggle expanding their DarCo operation while avoiding federal heat.
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Kumail Nanjiani the Defense Lawyer Hired by Mobster Max
Kumail Nanjiani enters as Danyal, a sharp defense attorney hired by Fred Armisen’s mob money-launderer character Max Sugar. The Eternals and Silicon Valley star brings intelligence and dry humor to the legal standoff. Danyal faces off against Rannells’ ambitious prosecutor in a cat-and-mouse game that threatens everyone involved.
The two attorneys represent opposing forces. Rannells hunts criminals while Nanjiani defends them. Season 2 leans hard into this legal drama angle without losing the dark comedy edge that won fans over in season one.
Full Season 2 Cast Includes Tan France, Lilly Singh, and Robin Thede
| Role | Actor | Type |
| Mir Dar | Asif Ali | Returning |
| Raj Dar | Saagar Shaikh | Returning |
| Lucky (Auntie) | Poorna Jagannathan | Returning |
| Zubair (British Gang Leader) | Tan France | Recurring |
| Max Sugar (Money Launderer) | Fred Armisen | New Regular |
| D.A. Andrew Chadwater | Andrew Rannells | Recurring |
| Defense Attorney Danyal | Kumail Nanjiani | Recurring |
| Aisha (Guest) | Lilly Singh | Guest Star |
| Dr. Iverson (Therapist) | Robin Thede | Guest Star |
Tan France, the beloved Queer Eye star, returns in his first-ever scripted TV role as Zubair. This British Pakistani gang leader from South London embodies style, threat, and menace. Lilly Singh appears as Aisha, obsessed with Raj (Saagar Shaikh). Robin Thede guest stars as Dr. Iverson, a couples therapist with questionable ethics.
“The Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar, casino king, money launderer, and Lucky’s new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship.”
— Hulu Press Release, Official Season 2 Description
What’s the Story When All 6 Episodes Drop?
Season 2 escalates the chaos. The Dar brothers inherited a criminal empire, but keeping it afloat proves harder than taking it over. Money pours in faster than they can launder it. Lucky, their auntie and co-conspirator, gets romantically entangled with Fred Armisen’s Max Sugar, a casino king and professional money launderer.
Meanwhile, Raj plots revenge on Ahmad, his business rival. Mir attempts to legitimize and expand DarCo without triggering catastrophe. The Philadelphia D.A. smells blood in the water and circles for one big arrest to launch his mayoral campaign. By May 28, viewers get six episodes of escalating crime comedy, romantic entanglement, and bumbling brothers in over their heads.
Why Did Fans Love Season 1 and What Comes Next?
Deli Boys struck gold in its debut with dark comedy brilliance and cultural specificity. Critics praised it as Hulu’s sharpest comedy of 2025. Season 1 built chemistry between Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh as two hapless brothers inheriting their late father’s mob connections. Poorna Jagannathan as Lucky stole scenes as a fierce auntie navigating the underworld.
Season 2 builds on this foundation by adding high-profile guest stars and professional characters: lawyers, therapists, and rival criminals. The addition of Tan France‘s intimidating charm and Andrew Rannells’ political ambition raises stakes dramatically. Kumail Nanjiani‘s defense attorney grounds the chaos in legal realism. All six episodes drop on May 28 for maximum impact.
Sources
- Hulu Press Release – Official Season 2 announcement with full cast details
- Deadline – Season 2 premiere date and cast additions reporting
- Variety – Emmy campaign coverage featuring new cast members
