Mike and Mollytells the story of a couple, aptly named Mike (Billy Gardell) and Molly (Melissa McCarthy), who connect in a Chicago Overeaters Anonymous program, and quickly discover an affection for one another. The television series debuted in 2010 and has a respectable 127 episodes in its six seasons.Mike and Mollywas also nominated for 16 awards, winning five, two of which were Primetime Emmys.
In a 2010 blog post forMarie Claire, Maura Kelly referred to the series' leads as “fat bastards.” Despite this heartless feedback and a later iffy apology, the series continued on and was very successful. Part of this success was due to the fact thatMike and Mollyhad terrific plots, a huge heart, and epic humor, just like the legendary sitcoms of the 1980s, 1990s, and early-2000s.
Many of the episodes showed that television could be both entertaining and convey a significant message at the same time, just like real life often does. Much of this charm came from the characters themselves, who would be nothing without the actors and actresses who portray them. Here is what the cast ofMike and Mollyhas been up to in recent years.
Billy Gardell
Mike Biggs, one of the main characters inMike and Molly, was portrayed byBilly Gardell. He is now working on many projects, including another sitcom,Bob Hearts Abishola, where he once again plays a lead character, Bob. In 2021 and 2022, Gardell also appeared on the television showsBitter Homes and GardensandGuy’s Ultimate Game Night. He played Collins in the 2022 podcast series,Catchers, anAudible Original. The filmsThe Italy BoysandThe Vortexare now in production and are among Gardell’s next projects.
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Melissa McCarthy
InMike and Molly, Molly Flynn was portrayed byMelissa McCarthy. McCarthy has recently been in the moviesThunder ForceandThor: Love and Thunderas well as the television showsNine Perfect StrangersandGod’s Favorite Idiot. Additionally, she voiced Calvin in a cameo onThe Simpsons. Her planned appearances include playing the renowned antagonist Ursula (whom she says wasinspired by drag queens) in the live-action remake ofThe Little Mermaidin 2023, as well as upcoming roles inUnfrostedand an untitledChristmas in New Yorkmovie.
Reno Wilson
InMike and Molly,Reno Wilsonplayed Officer Carl McMillan, a friend and fellow police officer of Mike. Wilson went on to appear in a number of movies and television shows after his involvement on the show; the most recent of these includeGood Girls,Tyson’s Run,A Snowy Day in Oakland, and theFresh Prince of Bel-Airremake simply titled,Bel-Air. In the impending television reboot ofFatal Attraction, he will also play Earl. The moviesAbove the LineandRetro, which are currently in production as of this writing, are among Wilson’s next endeavors.
Katy Mixon
InMike and Molly,Katy Mixonplayed Victoria Flynn, Molly’s sister. After the show ended, Mixon continued to work primarily in television, appearing in episodes ofGeorge & Tammy,American Housewife, andThe Thing About Pam. She made cameo appearances in both the animated series,Big Hero 6: The SeriesandRapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, lending her voice to characters in the two shows. Her only currently announced upcoming pursuit is playing a character in the 2023 television seriesBotcop.
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Swoosie Kurtz
InMike and Molly,Swoosie Kurtzplayed Molly’s slightly neurotic mother Joyce Flynn. She had a number of roles in movies and television after the series ended, the most recent of which was inMan with a PlanandCall Me Kat. Additionally, she provided voices for animated series such asBless the Harts,American Dad!, and theRugratsreboot. At the time of writing, nothing is known about Kurtz’s future projects.
Nyambi Nyambi
After playing Samuel, a server that worked at Mike and Carl’s beloved diner, inMike and Molly,Nyambi Nyambiwent on to star in a number of movies and television shows. A few of his latest ventures include appearances in the moviesThe Sleepless,Here Today, andIn Her Name, as well as a guest spot onTitans. PerThe Wrap, Nyambi even received hate for a specific scene inThe Good Fight, where he played Jay Dipersia in a recurring role. Although Nyambi’s upcoming projects are unknown, we hope to see him in something epic sooner rather than later.
Louis Mustillo
Louis Mustillo, who played Vince inMike and Molly, later made appearances in a number of television shows, includingLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,Over/Under,NCIS, andBlue Bloods, as well as a few films, includingCrappy Mother’s DayandBobcat Moretti. Additionally, he played the title character, Cooper Marino, in the 2020 made-for-TV movie and the 2022 television miniseries, both entitledCooper’s Bar. He is set to portray Mothman inMagic Hour, which is the sole future movie that has been revealed regarding him.
Rondi Reed
In a recurrent role inMike and Molly,Rondi Reedplayed Peggy, Mike’s sourpuss, divorced mom. After leaving that role, Reed only worked in television with guest appearances in a variety of programs, the most recent of which wereSpeechless,Mom,Why Women Kill,B Positive, andHow We Roll. It is unknown what Reed has planned for the future, but if she keeps portraying hilariously snarky characters like she has in the past, we can’t wait to see what she does next.
