Co-creator explains real inspiration behind ‘Hacks’
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By CNN
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Co-creator explains real inspiration behind ‘Hacks’
Actor and co-creator of “Hacks” Paul W. Downs says the show was intentionally given strong female leads because of the inequalities he was seeing in Hollywood.Join CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister as she interviews Emmy-nominated celebrities on anything from their career-defining moments to news-making reflections. Stream episodes of Coming Up on the CNN app now.
