Meet the New Cast Members of “Jury Duty” Season 2, “Company Retreat” (Exclusive)
Meet the New Cast Members of “Jury Duty” Season 2, “Company Retreat” (Exclusive)
Brenton BlanchetTue, March 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM UTC
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'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' castCredit: Courtesy of Prime -
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat follows Anthony, a temp worker unaware he’s the only non-actor at a staged retreat
The show’s creators sought a charismatic, empathetic lead to anchor the unscripted comedy’s elaborate premise
The cast features quirky characters, including a stoner heir, a Swiftie customer rep and a straight-talking accountant
Jury Duty is back with a new unsuspecting lead and a fresh cast of characters trying their best to keep the truth under wraps: that the star is really in the middle of an elaborate prank.
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the eclectic cast of characters featured in Prime Video’s Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, the next installment from the team behind Jury Duty, the hit documentary-style comedy that was released in 2023. The first season starred Ronald Gladden, a juror unaware that the court case he was working on was fake. It also featured James Marsden and was nominated for three Emmy Awards and won a Peabody Award.
Company Retreat follows a temp worker named Anthony as he heads to "a corporate offsite event at a family-owned hot sauce company," per a synopsis, Anthony has no idea that everything around him has been staged — and he’s the only one not in on the joke.
“Anthony’s charisma and kindness stood out immediately,” executive producer Nick Hatton shares with PEOPLE ahead of the show’s March 20 debut. “It was a big ask this season. We needed a hero who would not just integrate with a bunch of strangers but more importantly become the protagonist in their stories. Someone who was empathetic, self-possessed and represented how we all hope we would behave when dropped into this season’s situation.”
Hatton adds, “From day one, it was clear Anthony was going to be a great hero. As for how we found him — that’s part of the secret sauce required to make the show! But safe to say there were thousands of candidates and we’re so happy we landed the right one.”
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The “right” candidate, Anthony in this situation, finds himself coming into contact with plenty of new friends as he enters this totally orchestrated company retreat for the hot sauce brand, Rockin' Grandma's. He just onboarded with the company, as the CEO prepares to step down and put his son in charge.
“The beginning of the writing process is actor-blind,”Hatton shares of casting. “Once we have a general sense of a character’s fundamental engine, the casting process is very open and Susie Farris (our brilliant Casting Director) watches thousands of tapes to leave no stone unturned. We then whittle folks down with an unusual callback process that emulates the unique environment that the actors will ultimately be performing in.”
He continues, “There are performers that we love and encourage to submit from the outset but at the end of the day because it’s such an unorthodox gig that stretches so many different parts of a performer's skill and mindset, everyone has to go through the same process so that we all feel confident they’ll be able to pull it off.”
The below cast is full of actors that Anthony could have easily encountered before, maybe on TV or in passing. But the “screening techniques” from the Jury Duty team gave them “a fair degree of confidence that Anthony wouldn’t recognize anyone,” Hatton says.
“It’s still not a guarantee, especially when you’re casting 12 series regulars plus a bevy of day players. The most tense period is the beginning before Anthony went on the retreat; that first night he stayed at a hotel and a number of our cast were in some pretty big commercials airing at the time. But once we got to Oak Canyon — which had no access to live TV — we knew we were in the clear,” he adds of the retreat location.
Meet the characters Anthony "works with" during the company retreat, below, before catching all the action on Prime Video on March 20.
Doug, The Boss:
Jerry Hauck on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
Played by Jerry Hauck, Doug is described as "a lovable papa bear with Big Dad Energy who cares deeply about the company he's built and the people that work for it." Hauck has an extensive list of credits, having in appeared in more than 90 films and TV shows, including small parts on ER, Seinfeld, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and, most recently, Paradise.
Dougie Jr., The Boss's Son:
Alex Bonifer on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
Also on the trip is Dougie, Jr., "a well-meaning but directionless stoner suddenly entrusted with the future of his father's company." Dougie is played by Alex Bonifer, whose most prominent role to date was in the AMC series Kevin Can F*** Himself.
Amy, Customer Relations:
Emily PendergastCredit: John Salangsang/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
Emily Pendergast, who appeared in seven episodes of Veep and two episodes of Netflix's Leanne, takes on the role of Amy, "Rockin' Grandma's basic customer service rep. A diehard Swiftie that just had a pretty big birthday, so she’s thinking about doing something crazy like getting bangs."
Other Anthony, Assistant Sourcing Manager:
Rob Lathan on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
Other Anthony is a tall "idiot savant" who "works in a stationery cupboard for his own safety." He's played by Rob Lathan, who is best known for playing multiple roles on Inside Amy Schumer.
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Claire, Web Designer/IT:
Rachel Kaly on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
"An indoor cat forced to come outside for Doug’s last retreat. Would not describe herself as a people person," Claire's official description reads. It also notes that she's a "Bones aficionado." Claire is played by Rachel Kaly, who has done voice work on shows like Digman! and Universal Basic Guys.
Helen, Accounting:
Stephanie Hodge on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
Helen is "the straight-talkin’ mother hen with a wild past of her own" who has "been with the company from the beginning; she was Doug’s first hire." Stephanie Hodge, who plays Helen, is potentially the most recognizable actor in the cast having had starring roles on '90s shows Nurses and Unhappily Ever After.
Jackie, Distribution/Logistics:
LaNisa Frederick on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
A "working mother of three that really, really, really could do with a break. Just for five godd--- minutes," Jackie is played by LaNisa Frederick. Frederick has had a number of one-off guest appearances on shows including Young Sheldon, 9-1-1 and Shifting Gears.
Jimmy, Warehouse Manager:
Jim Woods on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
"A man that’s battled some serious demons and come out the other side, new Jimmy has the best intentions, even if the virtue signaling can get a little tiresome," according to his official description. He's played by Jim Woods, who was a writer on The Last O.G. starring Tracy Morgan, and actor on Reno 911!.
Kate, Sales & Marketing:
Erica Hernandez on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
Kate is "type-A, smart, good at her job and will tell you all three of those things upon meeting her. Not to be confused with 'extremely uptight.' " With nearly 50 credits to her name, Erica Hernandez is best known for having a supporting role on the short-lived CBS series True Lies.
PJ, Receptionist:
Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur on 'Jury Dury: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
PJ is "a bubbly and gossip-loving friend to all people — the perfect person to welcome folks into the building." The character is played by Space Force and Home Economics actor Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur.
Steve, Sales and Marketing:
Warren Burke on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
"The other half of Team Skate (Steve & Kate)," Steve is "a confident salesman that plays the calmer yin to Kate’s high-strung yang." Actor Warren Burke has appeared in 13 episodes of Family Reunion and eight episodes of Bigger.
Marjorie, Oak Canyon Ranch Activities Manager:
Blair Beeken on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
"A former Corporate Hospitality Exec at the most luxurious and demanding resorts on the western seaboard," Marjorie "burned out of that world. Oak Canyon Ranch is her chance to readjust that work-life balance." The character is played by Blair Beeken, who most recently appeared in an episode of Pluribus.
Elizabeth, Private Equity Director, Triukas:
Wendy Braun on 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat'Credit: Courtesy of Prime
Elizabeth is "the public face of private equity — charming, urbane, hears your concerns and wants nothing but the best for everyone. Especially her investors." Actress Wendy Braun appeared in several episodes of Netflix's Atypical.
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat premieres March 20 on Prime Video.
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