Mindy Kaling Joins ‘Running Point’ Season 3 Cast, Her Character Revealed!
Mindy Kaling is joining the cast of Running Point!
The 47-year-old actress, who co-created and executive produces the Netflix comedy, is stepping in front of the camera for a recurring role in Season 3.
Mindy will play a new character named Divya, who is set to cause problems for Kate Hudson‘s character, Isla Gordon.
The casting news was announced on Monday (October 19), as production on the new season gets underway in Los Angeles, according to Netflix.
Who Is Mindy Kaling Playing in Running Point Season 3?
Mindy will play Divya, the outspoken and confident CEO of a popular gambling app.
Like Isla, Divya is the first woman to lead a company in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
However, the two characters won’t exactly get along!
According to the official character description, Divya will become an obstacle for Isla throughout the upcoming season.
This marks a new role for Mindy on the series, which she co-created with Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen.
The three also serve as writers and executive producers, with David working as showrunner.
What Else Do We Know About Running Point Season 3?
Production is currently underway in Los Angeles.
Kate will also make her television directorial debut by directing the Season 3 premiere, in addition to returning as Isla.
Running Point follows Isla as she navigates running her family’s professional basketball team, the Los Angeles Waves.
The returning cast includes Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman and Justin Theroux.
Ray Romano, Uche Agada, Ken Marino and Jay Ellis are also confirmed to return.
The series was renewed for a third season in May 2026, shortly after Season 2 premiered on Netflix.
Mindy previously revealed some details about when Season 3 will take place, including how the new episodes will explore the basketball offseason.
A premiere date for Season 3 has not yet been announced.
The first two seasons of Running Point are available to stream on Netflix.
Via: Just Jared
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