From The Simpsons to the poker table, Hank Azaria commands to a heap of respect. So the news that the Hollywood movie star, who has starred in films such as Run Fatboy Run and The Simpsons Movie and television such as Friends, Ray Donovan and Brockmire, will lead the star-studded cast at the felt in PokerStars’ new Hank’s Home Game series can only be a good thing.
Back in May, the PokerStars ‘CALL for Action’ event saw more than $1 million donated to charities with 90 celebrities coming together before David Costabile won $100,000 for his chosen charity – World Central Kitchen. This time, Azaria has a series to offer.
Each episode of Hank’s Home Game will feature six celebrities butting egos at the online felt, with cameras on each superstar bringing the banter to life. What are they playing for? Well, their share of a $50,000 donation the charity of their choice. It could be a life-changing donation.
So, who else will be taking each other on via the PokerStars YouTube channel? Well, some absolute A-listers. Actors Don Cheadle, Jon Hamm, Josh Charles and Michael Cera will join Azaria and comedian Michael Ian Black at the felt from 6pm GMT (United Kingdom time) on this Sunday, January 31st.