Quitters Adds Lennon, Rickards, Handler to Cast
The eight-episode addiction-themed dramedy, now in production in Utah, adds three new cast members to its lineup.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Substance Abuse
Thomas Lennon, Emily Bett Rickards, and Jolie Handler have joined the cast of Quitters, an eight-episode half-hour addiction-themed dramedy in production in Utah. Lonzo Liggins, John Novosad, and Denzel Papillon also joined the cast.
Why it matters
The casting expands an addiction-themed series that is currently filming in Utah, adding performers to a project distributed by Angel. Utah production activity and local crew engagement are relevant to residents of the state.
The announcement covers an eight-episode series with half-hour episodes, a short-form format for an addiction-themed dramedy. The extraction does not include viewership projections or a release window.
The players
Angel
Angel is the distributor of the Quitters series, a company that has distributed a range of scripted and unscripted content.
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-American comedian, host, and actor best known for his late-night talk show work and his film and television roles.
Megyn Price
Megyn Price is an American actress known for her television work, including roles in sitcoms and dramas.
The details
Craig Ferguson stars as Nick McTavers and Megyn Price as Liza, with Lennon playing Brian, Liza's husband. Rickards will play Mallory, a tough-talking young patient, and Handler will play Chloe, the teenage daughter of Liza and Brian.
Timeline
Casting announcement published November 3, 2026.
Industry Context
Addiction recovery has long served as a premise for American scripted comedy, and Quitters continues that pattern with an eight-episode season shot in Utah. The series extends that tradition while adding regional production activity to the state's film economy.
Viewers will be able to watch the eight-episode series once it is released, though the extraction does not specify a platform or date. Production activity in Utah may bring short-term work for local crew and performers.
The takeaway
Addiction-themed comedy can explore recovery through humor and character, offering a window into how substance use is depicted on screen. Viewers interested in the subject can follow how the series is received once it is released.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Substance Abuse for context on how addiction is portrayed across the health and culture landscape.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Deadline.
