Anna Chlumsky Praises Veep Costar Timothy Simons in Nobody Wants This: ‘He’s Amazing’
Anna Chlumsky on Jan. 9, 2026; Timothy Simons on Jan. 11, 2026.
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NEED TO KNOW
- Anna Chlumsky praised former Veep co-star Timothy Simons and his latest television project, Netflix’s Nobody Wants This, in an exclusive interview.
- Chlumsky and Simons portrayed Amy Brookheimer and Jonah Ryan, respectively, for seven seasons of Veep, airing from 2012 to 2019.
- In Nobody Wants This, Simons plays Sasha Roklov, the brother of Noah Roklov, portrayed by Adam Brody.
While Anna Chlumsky’s character on Veep famously stated she “can’t do being nice to people,” the actress demonstrated her grace during a recent interview. Speaking at the premiere of the Broadway show Bug in New York City on January 8, Chlumsky expressed enthusiasm for Simons and his work on Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.
“Oh, I’ve seen it,” Chlumsky, 45, said when asked if she had watched Simons, 47, in his role as Sasha Roklov. “He’s incredible. I’m always so proud of Tim. He’s the best. The best,” she added, highlighting her admiration for his performance and career.
Timothy Simons as Sasha in ‘Nobody Wants This’ season 2 (2025).
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Nobody Wants This Season 2, which premiered in October 2025, explores the aftermath of Sasha’s marriage to Esther, played by Jackie Tohn. Simons previously discussed his character’s approach to marital strife, stating, “My advice for Sasha would be [to] give her space and let her figure it out. You can’t force somebody to be there.”
Timothy Simons and Anna Chlumsky in ‘Veep’ season 7 (2019).
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Simons and Chlumsky were both integral to Veep, with Simons portraying Jonah Ryan, a White House liaison who becomes a congressman. Chlumsky played Amy Brookheimer, Chief of Staff to Vice President Selina Meyer, portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Both seasons of Nobody Wants This are currently available for streaming on Netflix, while all seasons of Veep can be accessed on HBO Max.
