Winning Time: Who stars in the HBO series?

WINNING TIME: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a new sports drama series created for HBO.

The first season premiered on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Winning Time: Who stars in the HBO series?

John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss

Born on May 24, 1965, John C. Reilly is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and musician.

Jerry Buss was an American businessman, investor, chemist, philanthropist, and the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 1980s.

Quincy Isaiah as Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Quincy Isaiah is a rising actor.

Magic Johnson is regarded as the best point guard of all time and played for 13 seasons with the Lakers.

Jason Clarke as Jerry West

Born on July 17, 1969, Jason Clarke is an Australian actor known for his role in the series Brotherhood.

Jerry West is an American basketball executive and former Lakers player.

Solomon Hughes as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Basketball player turned actor, Solomon Hughes is fresh to the entertainment scene.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a former professional basketball player who played 20 seasons between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Lakers.

Michael O’Keefe as Jack Kent Cooke

Born on April 24, 1955, Michael O’Keefe is an actor known for his roles in Caddyshack and The Great Santini.

Jack Kent Cooke was a sports broadcaster and businessman.

Gaby Hoffmann as Claire Rothman

Born on January 8, 1982, Gaby Hoffmann is an actress mostly known for her role in Girls.

Claire Rothman is the former president and general manager of the Forum – the place where the Lakers played home games.

DeVaughn Nixon as Norm Nixon

Born on July 8, 1983, DeVaughn Nixon is an actor.

Norm Nixon – his real-life father – is a former Lakers player.

Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss

Born in 1995, Hadley Robinson is an actress known for her roles in Little Women and Utopia.

Jeanie Buss is an American sports executive who is the controlling owner and president of the Lakers.

Sally Field as Jessie Buss

Born on November 6, 1946, Sally Field is an actress, director, and activist.

Jessie Buss is the mother of Hall of Famer Jerry Buss.

Michael Chiklis as Red Auerbach

Born on August 30, 1963, Michael Chiklis is an actor, director, and producer.

Arnold “Red” Auerbach was an American professional basketball coach and executive.

Adrien Brody as Pat Riley

Born on April 14, 1973, Adrien Brody is an actor and producer known for his role in The Pianist.

Pat Riley is a professional basketball executive, as well as a former coach and player.

Jason Segel as Paul Westhead

Born on January 18, 1980, Jason Segel is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, author, and producer.

Paul Westhead is a basketball coach, formerly with the Lakers.

Who else appears in the show?

The series also features a large number of recurring actors and actresses.

Basketball Players

• Delante Desouza as Michael Cooper
• Newton Mayenge as Jim Chones
• Sean Patrick Small as Larry Bird
• Jimel Atkins as Jamaal Wilkes
• Wood Harris as Spencer Haywood
• Austin Aaron as Mark Landsberger
• Jon Young as Brad Holland
• Edwin Hodge as Ron Boone
• Terence Davis as Adrian Dantley
• Ja’Quan Cole as Ron Carter
• Jynediah Gittens as Kenny Carr
• Michael AG Scott as Butch Lee

Coaches

• Brett Cullen as Bill Sharman
• Tracy Letts as Jack McKinney
• Rory Cochrane as Jerry Tarkanian

Johnson Family

• Tamera Tomakili as Earlitha Kelly “Cookie” Johnson
• Rob Morgan as Earvin Johnson Sr
• LisaGay Hamilton as Christine Johnson
• Darone Okolie as Larry Johnson

Celebrities

• Mike Epps stars as Richard Pryor
• Max E. Williams as Jack Nicholson
• Carina Conti as Paula Abdul
• Mariama Diallo as Iman
• Nell Sherman as Maude
• Ta’Nika Gibson as Debbie Allen

Laker Girls

• Tiege Dooley-Panko
• Kayla Radomski
• Sarah Reasons
• Alexa Schmidt
• Valeria Malikova
• Charissa Kroeger
• Alexandra Hulme
• Kellie Ramdhanie

How can I watch Winning Time?

New episodes of Winning Time are set to air every Sunday from March 6 to May 8, 2022.

The show is exclusive to HBO Max, with new episodes premiering at 9pm ET.