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Government Cheese
A second chance is never simple.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
David Oyelowo
Hampton Chambers
10 eps
Simone Missick
Astoria
10 eps
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Harrison
10 eps
Evan Ellison
Einstein
10 eps
Bokeem Woodbine
Bootsy
10 eps
Jeremy Bobb
Manny Brinks
10 eps
Louis Cancelmi
Jean-Guy Prevost
10 eps
Adam Beach
Rudy
10 eps
Mykelti Williamson
Gus
10 eps
Julien Heron
Patrice Prevost
4 eps
Joe Sachem
Elder
1 eps
Damien D. Smith
Fisherman
3 eps
Neiko Neal
Officer
1 eps
Summer Spiro
Receptionist
1 eps
Mark Daneri
Hank Briess
4 eps
Dan Donohue
Dean Dremel
1 eps
Nikki McCauley
Stacy
1 eps
Bob Glouberman
Rabbi Marty
2 eps
Ryan Culver
Stick Man
2 eps
Katie Aselton
Martha Boyd
2 eps
Annie Abbott
Mrs. Vermette
1 eps
Grace Jenkins
Ruby
1 eps
Riley Dandy
Second Wife
1 eps
Emily Adams
Housewife #1
1 eps
London Garcia
Frida
2 eps
Tim Powell
Hank
1 eps
Christopher Redman
Nicholi Prevost
4 eps
Jean-Michel Richaud
Felix Prevost
3 eps
Kyle Mac
Darius Prevost
5 eps
Zane Moyer
Young Einstein
2 eps
John Wuchte
MC
1 eps
Herbert Russell
Marvin
1 eps
Lacey Claire Rogers
Caroline purdy
1 eps
Valeska Miller
Cynthia
1 eps
Bruce Katzman
Bartender
1 eps
Casey Feigh
Machinist
1 eps
Jacob Chattman
Boone Johnson
1 eps
F.J. Zentner
Captain
1 eps
Tenz McCall
Young Patrice
1 eps
Djilali Rez-Kallah
Claude Prevost
4 eps
The story
What it's about
When Hampton is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn't quite go as he hoped. In his absence, Hampton's wife and sons formed an unconventional family unit, and his return spins their world into chaos.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
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Aeysha Carr
Showrunner
Paul Hunter
Creator
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Ali Brown
Executive producer
David Oyelowo
Executive producer
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Charles D. King
Executive producer
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Jelani Johnson
Executive producer
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Hugh Moore
Writer
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Katherine Kearns
Writer
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Cecilia Burke
Writer
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Migizi Pensoneau
Writer
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Wes Brown
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Ali BrownExecutive Producer
- Aeysha CarrExecutive Producer
- David OyelowoExecutive Producer
- Katherine KearnsProducer
- Paul HunterExecutive Producer
- Charles D. KingExecutive Producer
Writing
- Aeysha CarrWriter
- Hugh MooreWriter
- Katherine KearnsWriter
- Paul HunterWriter
- Cecilia BurkeWriter
- Migizi PensoneauWriter
Direction
- Stacie PassonDirector
- Paul HunterDirector
- Sylvain WhiteDirector
- Colin BuckseyDirector
Cinematography
- Matthew J. LloydDirector of Photography
Music
- Alan DeMossOriginal Music Composer
- Siddhartha KhoslaOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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- Apple TV Amazon ChannelStreaming
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