Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart Wrap Up Hacks Amidst 'Free Palestine' Controversy

SCANDALOUS! Hacks Stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Get Up Close and Personal with Their Characters as Filming Begins on Final Season

The drama is heating up in New York City, where the talented cast of HBO Max's hit series Hacks has been spotted getting into character for their final season. According to sources close to the production, stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder have been throwing themselves into their roles as Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels, respectively.

The two actresses were seen dashing across a Midtown street in character, with Smart exuding her signature showbiz flair in a baroque print blazer, aquamarine top, and bright scarlet slacks. Meanwhile, Einbinder channeled her character's bohemian vibe in an oversized brown leather jacket over a t-shirt and baggy jeans.

Their on-screen dynamic is notoriously explosive, with the two women clashing over their starkly different sensibilities as they navigate the cutthroat world of stand-up comedy. But despite their differences, they've developed a strong – if tempestuous – friendship over the course of the series.

The Emmy-winning duo will have to rely on their chemistry once again as they film the final season of Hacks, which is set to premiere in 2024. Fans are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the show, but it seems that Einbinder and Smart are taking the news in stride. "It's nice to do something as many times as it should be done," Einbinder told E! News on the red carpet this month, referring to the fact that the series will be ending with its fifth season.

But despite her enthusiasm for the final season, Einbinder sparked controversy when she made some incendiary comments during her acceptance speech at the Emmys. In a passionate and unapologetic address, she urged her audience to "go birds" – a nod to the Palestinian flag – while also criticizing Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

The remarks sent shockwaves through social media, with some accusing Einbinder of being anti-Semitic. However, in an interview with The Scholarly Note.com after the Emmys, Einbinder explained that her comments were motivated by her own Jewish heritage and her concern for the welfare of her friends in Gaza, who are working as frontline workers to provide care for pregnant women and schoolchildren.

"It's an issue that's very close to my heart for many reasons," she said. "I feel like it is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the State of Israel because our religion and our culture is such an important and longstanding institution that is really separate to this sort of ethno-nationalist state."

Einbinder's comments were praised by some, including the Hamas-affiliated Quds News Network, which posted a photo of her in her Louis Vuitton Emmys dress – although they conveniently censored her cleavage and bare shoulders.

Meanwhile, Smart has been dealing with her own health issues after suffering a painful fall in New York City over the summer. The 74-year-old actress tripped over a "hockey-puck-sized" base of a barrier while celebrating the Fourth of July with her sons, causing her to injure her knee seriously enough that she had to undergo surgery.

Smart was spotted walking with the help of a cane after her fall, but it seems that she's made a full recovery – at least for now. She was seen running across the street in character during filming this week, and even managed to walk unassisted at the Emmys despite her injury.

But don't expect Smart or Einbinder to let their personal struggles get in the way of delivering outstanding performances in the final season of Hacks. With their chemistry, talent, and dedication to their craft, they're sure to bring the house down one last time.

The cast of Hacks has also signed a petition calling for a boycott of Israeli movie companies that are "complicit in genocide." The petition, which has been endorsed by over 3,900 showbiz professionals, urges artists to refuse to work with companies that contribute to Israel's human rights abuses.

In related news, the cast and crew of Hacks have been spotted getting into character for their final season, with Einbinder and Smart leading the way. The two actresses are known for their intense and nuanced performances, which bring depth and complexity to their characters.

As filming continues on the series, fans are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of Hacks – but it seems that the show's stars are taking the news in stride. With their talent, chemistry, and dedication to their craft, Einbinder and Smart are sure to deliver outstanding performances one last time.

But what does the future hold for these talented actresses after Hacks comes to an end? Will they team up again on a new project, or will they pursue solo careers? Only time will tell – but one thing's for sure: Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are two of the most exciting and talented actresses working in television today.