Summary
Peacock’s new mockumentaryMr. Throwbackdelivers quite a few laughs thanks to its deep cast of comedians and talented actors.Mr. Throwbackis one of severalnew shows on Peacock. It follows the fictional Danny Grossman as he reconnects with the real-life basketball sensation Stephen Curry. Danny’s penchant for lying and scams quickly complicates that reunion, and leads to a documentary about his life being made. That then creates a hilarious situation that makesMr. Throwbackone ofthe best shows onPeacock.
Thetrailer forMr. Throwbackonly shows a glimpse of all the characters and jokes the show has in store. Each element ofMr. Throwback’s cast adds something unique, from Danny’s role as the butt of jokes to Samantha’s jokes at his expense. With such a deeply talented group of actors, the cast of characters inMr. Throwbackis worth getting to know.
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Mr. Throwback EP On Working With Stephen Curry For Peacock’s New Mockumentary Sports Series
Screen Rant chats with EP Erick Peyton about Mr. Throwback’s mockumentary-style approach and how Stephen Curry compares to his onscreen persona.
Adam Pally as Danny Grossman
Date of Birth: July 22, 2025
Actor:Adam Pally was born in New York City, New York.Pally’s first breakout role was in the TV showHappy Endings, where he played Max Blum. For most of his career, Pally has been a comedic actor either in comedies or as comedic relief in more serious films. Pally’s most successful role has been as Wade inSonic the Hedgehogand the spinoff seriesKnuckles. He’s also done extensive voice acting in series likeAmerican DadandArchibald’s Next Big Thing.
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Character:InMr. Throwback, Pally plays Danny Grossman, the dysfunctional father, owner of the Double Dribble vintage store, and old teammate of Stephen Curry. After one of Danny’s loan sharks comes to collect his debt, Danny reconnects with his old friend and begins filming a documentary.
Stephen Curry as Himself
Date of Birth: July 24, 2025
Actor:Stephen Curry was born in Akron, Ohio.Curry is known best not for acting, but for being a professional basketball player on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Many of the shows and short films he’s starred in have been about his basketball career or have featured him playing himself, likeBallersorStephen vs. The Game. Curry has also worked behind the camera in the past: he producedBreakthroughand executive produced the animated seriesGood Times.
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Executive Producer
Character:InMr. Throwback, Stephen Curry plays himself. The series fabricates parts of Curry’s past, like his connection to Danny Grossman, for comedic effect. InMr. Throwback, Curry agrees to help Danny deal with his debts after learning that Danny’s daughter, Charlie, is sick.
Ego Nwodim as Kimberly
Date of Birth: August 12, 2025
Actor:Ego Nwodim was born in Baltimore, Maryland.Nwodim’s breakout role came when she began being a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live in 2018. She’s still a cast member on the live sketch comedy show, but Nwodim has also begun branching out in her acting career. Alongside her SNL appearances, Nwodim has appeared in several movies and TV shows, mostly comedies.
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Character:InMr. Throwback, Ego Nwodim plays Kimberly, the CEO of Curry Up and Wait, Stephen Curry’s media company. Kimberly was also one of Danny’s childhood friends, though she had a much less favorable view of him in the present than Stephen did.
Ayden Mayeri as Samantha
Date of Birth: June 15, 2025
Actor:Ayden Mayeri was born in Oakland, California.Mayeri’s breakout role came early in her career when she starred inHarder Than it Looks. Like most of the cast ofMr. Throwback, Mayeri has been primarily a comedic actor throughout her career. She’s played small roles in comedies likeNew Girl, where she played Leslie, andVeep, where she played Layla.
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Character:InMr. Throwback, Mayeri plays Samantha, Danny Grossman’s ex-wife and the mother of Charlie. Very quickly on inMr. Throwback, Samantha exposes Danny’s lie about Charlie being sick and criticizes him for not taking steps to make his life better.
Mr. Throwback Supporting Cast & Characters
Layla Scalisi as Charlie:Layla Scalisi plays Charlie Grossman, Danny and Samantha’s daughter. Scalisi is known for shorts likeA Year Off the Beachand an episode ofWhen Sharks Attack.
Tracy Letts as Mitch Grossman:Tracy Letts plays Mitch Grossman, Danny’s scheming father and the former basketball coach of both him and Stephen Curry. Letts is best known for dramas likeThe PostandLady Bird.
Tien Tran as Lucy:Tien Tran plays Lucy inMr. Throwback, the documentarian Steph Curry sends to chronicle Danny Grossman’s life. Tran is known for shows likeHow I Met Your Fatherand movies likeCandyman.
Mr. Throwback
Cast
A struggling memorabilia dealer, Danny Grossman, seeks redemption by reconnecting with his childhood friend and NBA legend, Steph Curry. Captured in a mockumentary style, the series follows their comedic and heartfelt journey, exploring themes of friendship and second chances as they navigate their past and present.
