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Ayo Edebiri’s Surprise ‘I Love LA’ Cameo Showcases an Improvised Pop-Star Turn

The role emerged from a friend-first invitation, with her return not set.

Overview

  • Edebiri appears in episode two as Mimi Rush, a flamboyant British pop star, in the HBO comedy created by Rachel Sennott.
  • Sennott says she invited her longtime friend because she likes to work with people she’s close to, noting Edebiri’s packed schedule.
  • Showrunner Emma Barrie and Sennott describe the character as a collaborative creation, with Edebiri adding a British accent, a mullet, and a bedazzled vape.
  • Co-star Jordan Firstman says Edebiri’s performance shifted the on-set dynamic, calling her portrayal so intense it made him stutter.
  • The series has not confirmed whether Edebiri will return, as she balances upcoming film work and a planned Broadway debut next year.