Arrested Development
The Bluth menage returned final time inArrested Developmentseason 5 , which is available to watch on Netflix , and the hugeArrested Developmentcast amazingly remained intact . check Developmentseason 1 go far in 2003 and while the show struggled middling in the evaluation , it was acclaimed for its faultless amusing writing and ensemble cast . When the show ended withArrested Developmentseason 3 the mould , particularly Jason Bateman , begin to start up in multiple TV serial and movies .
Netflix broughtArrested Developmentback for a fourth season in 2013 , but while fans were ab initio glad to see the show counter , season 4 encounter mixed followup . programming issues top to a foreign construction where several instalment centre on a single Bluth family member ( viaBuzzfeed ) . The show after again return forArrested Developmentseason 5 , which was divide into two eight - instalment role . While time of year 5 was polarizing too , it hilariously finish in the only way it could , with fantastic performances from the sitcom ’s straggle cast .
Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth
Seemingly the only operate adult in the Bluth home , Michael is often tasked with keeping his dysfunctional clan together . At the end of time of year 5 , Michael at last escapes his savage phratry and flees with his son , George Michael , though even they cease up resenting each other . Bateman ’s hilariously directly - faced depiction of Michael made him a wiz , and he ’s since had leading role inHorrible Bosses , Game NightandThe Gift , and the Netflix thrillerOzark , of which he lead several episodes . In 2023 , Bateman had asupporting function in stamp ofAir , and he ’ll star in the upcoming Netflix activity movieCarry - Onwith Taron Egerton .
Jessica Walter as Lucille Bluth
The overbearing , alcoholic matriarch of the Bluth family , Lucille Bluth can be extremely barbarous and manipulative to her children . At the end of time of year 5 , It ’s revealed that Lucille is n’t just Lindsay ’s female parent , but also her half - babe and Lucille adopted her to give her the best upbringing potential . Jessica Walter is a veteran actress , having star in Clint Eastwood’sPlay Misty For Me , and is also know for vocalise Malory Archer inArcher . However , out of theArrested Developmentcast , Walter seems to have assume a foramen from acting or just has n’t find the right project , as her most late act course credit is an episode ofAmerican Housewifein 2021 .
Jeffrey Tambor as George Bluth
The amoral , tainted Bluth paterfamilias ’s catch in season 1 kicks off the show . At the goal of season 5 , George simply stands in the middle of all the mania that ’s happening in the family around him only to realize that nothing has changed and that he ’s constantly cleave in arrested development . Outside ofArrested Development , Tambor is known for his role inHellboy I & II , The Hangovertrilogy , and the TV seriesTransparent . Starting in 2017,serious vilification allegation were made against Tambor , and the histrion has n’t done much after parting ways with theArrested Developmentcast , as his last role was in 2020 ’s Disney movieMagic clique .
Will Arnett as Gob Bluth
Gob is a sleazy part - time magician with flexible moral economic value and he ’s openly disliked by his parents . At the end of season 5 , Gob is with his sire and in disbelief that the rest of his life will likely see him attempting more of the same failed schemes until he dies . Arnett is a fertile voice actor , playing both the main character inBoJack Horsemanand Batman inThe LEGO Movie . In 2023 , he ’ll feature in theupcoming Taika Waititi - take movieNext Goal Winsand adept in the Peacock series , Twisted Metal , free-base on the television game . Arnett also co - boniface theSmartLesspodcast with co - star Bateman and Sean Hayes .
Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Funke
Michael ’s narcissistic and vain adopted babe Lindsay is unhappily get married to Tobias . At the end of Arrested Development time of year 5 , Lindsay embraces the fact that Lucille is her half - sis as well as her mother and attempts to reignite their relationship , though it apace becomes just as toxic as it ever was . Prior to play Lindsay , de Rossi was know for a co - starring role inAlly McBeal , and she afterwards appeared onScandalandSanta Clarita Diet . She featured in an instalment ofThe Kardashiansin 2022 but has n’t starred in any major TV show or motion-picture show since .
Tony Hale as Buster Bluth
The meek , socially awkward youngest Word of George and Lucille , Buster famously lose his left-hand hand when a seal bite it off . At the closing ofArrested Developmentseason 5 , Buster confesses to pour down Lucille 2 , which both pays off a two - time of year - tenacious mystery story and reveals the most innocent character to really be the most cold - full-blooded . Tony Hale has featured inThe Heat , Transformers : The Last Knight , and voice the Joker inBatman Ninja . But more than any other member of theArrested Developmentcast , Hale continued his sitcom legacy with another long - running hit show , VEEP , and will star in the upcoming dramaThe Dating Gamewith Anna Kendrick .
David Cross as Tobias Funke
The well - meaning , dimwitted hubby of Lindsay , Tobias ' many life history have included being a therapist and worker . At the end of time of year 5 , Tobias stays matrimonial to Lindsay , despite them need entirely unlike things in life and their marriage being completely toxic , further cement the idea of arrested development . Cross is a well - known stand - up and is far-famed for his sketch serial with Bob Odenkirk , Mr. Show . In film , Cross supplied his talents for the role of Cash ’s White Voice in surrealist comedySorry to BotherYou , and he appeared in the straight off beloved 2023 dramedyYou Hurt My Feelingsopposite Julia Louis - Dreyfus .
Alia Shawkat as Maeby Funke
Neglected by her self - soak up parent , Maeby learned to be independent from an former age , but she can be manipulative and cunning too . At the ending ofArrested Developmentseason 5 , Maeby is kicked out of a retirement home when she ’s get posing as an elderly woman , and she ’s then forced to observe her syndicate tear themselves apart once again . Shawkat has also appear on TV showsTransparentandSearch Party , in addition to motion picture likeGreen elbow room . The actor will bestarring inSeveranceseason 2and the Zoë Kravitz - take aim thriller moviePussy Island .
Michael Cera As George Michael Bluth
Michael ’s socially ill at ease Logos , George Michael , has a monolithic crush on his cousin Maeby . However , by the end ofArrested Developmentseason 5 , he ’s over the human relationship and is concentrate on mend his troubled family relationship with his father , even if it seems like things are only going to get risky . Michael Cera ’s principal quickly rose after first being in theArrested Developmentcast , as he ’s also known for teen comedies such asSuper Bad , Juno , andScott Pilgrim vs. the World . Cera willstar in the upcomingBarbiemovie , not as one of the many version of Ken but as a character bid Allan .
Arrested Development Season 5 Guest Stars
Ron Howard as The Narrator / Himself : In addition to his hilariously ironical tale , Howard has appeared as himself on the show more than once . Howard ’s real - life married woman Cheryl , begetter Rance , and daughters Paige and Bryce Dallas also trifle themselves in the serial publication . Howard is well known as an actor from TV showHappy Daysand as the managing director ofSolo , The Da Vinci Code , and the upcomingThe Shrinking of Treehorn .
Isla Fisher as Rebel Alley : Fisher joined theArrested Developmentcast as the fictional girl of Ron Howard and love interest to both Michael and George Michael . Fisher break into the Hollywood mainstream with her role inWedding Crashersand has since appeared inNow You See MeandNocturnal Animals , and will feature inthe upcoming Will Ferrell comedyStrays .
Ben Stiller as Tony Wonder : Tony Wonder is a magician Gob worship and the two later seduce each other . Stiller is well known for theZoolandermovies , theMeet The Parentstrilogy andThere ’s Something About Mary . Stiller also had a cameo in 2022’sBros .
Frances Conroy as Lottie Dottie : Lottie Dottie is the territorial dominion lawyer that the Bluths require to please to keep out of jail . Veteran performer Conroy is well remembered for her roles inSix Feet Underand about every season ofAmerican Horror Story .
Kyle Mooney as Murphy Brown Funke : Murphy is Tobias ’ quasi - adoptive son and reluctant actor in theArrested Developmentcast . Mooney is considerably known for his appearances onSaturday Night Liveand roles in picture likeZoolander 2andNeighbors 2 . He is take an upcoming comedy called Y2 K and will feature in the2023 Jennifer Lawrence comedyNo Hard Feelings .
Taran Killam and Cobie Smulders as Young George and Lucille : Killam and Smulders act younger edition of George and Lucille Bluth inArrested Developmentseason 5 . Smulders is well know for her role in the long - consort sitcomHow I Met Your Motherand for play Maria Hill inThe Avengersand other MCU projects . Taran Killam is a comic who has look inTed 2andThe Heatand star in and directed the Arnold Schwarzenegger comedyKilling Gunther .
