Poorna Jagannathan cast in Hulu political drama Young Americans

Poorna Jagannathan has joined the cast of the Hulu pilot Young Americans as series regular Maya Washburn. Jagannathan, known for her roles in Lanterns and Deli Boys, will portray a controversial senator who was once a close political ally and friend to the President.

The series follows the children of the nation’s elite at Capitol Crest Academy in Washington, D.C., where their personal lives mirror the political maneuvers of their parents. A central plot point involves a forbidden romance between the President’s daughter, played by Billie Boullet, and Maya Washburn’s son, played by Sam Rechner.

The pilot is directed by Natalia Leite and executive produced by Bruce Miller, the creator of The Handmaid’s Tale. The cast also includes Scott Foley, Mia Isaac, Oscar Winter, and Lauren Mei. 20th Television serves as the studio for the production.