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'Portlandia' Season 5 Guest Stars To Get Excited About, Because Oh Man, Are They Good
Portlandia returns this Thursday Jan. 8 on IFC with its particular brand of quirky, hipster-mocking snark. And of course, creators Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen won't be returning alone. The comedians have brought some pretty amazing guest stars for Season 5 of Portlandia with them. Let me introduce them...
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Olivia Wilde
Lately, Olivia Wilde is best known to mainstream audiences for her unsuccessful would-be blockbusters like Tron: Legacy and Cowboys & Aliens along with her time on House. But she’s been making strides to stretch her acting muscles more recently with films like Drinking Buddies, Her, and Butter.
Oscar the Grouch
Trash can dwelling Muppet is known for his misanthropic personality which should bring an interesting vibe to Portlandia. I’m eager to see how he’s written on the show.
Matt Groening
You may not know his face, but you should recognize the name. Matt Groening is the co-creator and writer for The Simpsons and Futurama.
Greta Gerwig
Indie darling Greta Gerwig gained more mainstream attention with the 2013 Frances Ha. Appearing on Portlandia totally fits her brand as a hipster-esque actress and filmmaker who got her start in the mumblecore film movement.
Anna Gunn
Anna Gunn has appeared in a lot of television shows like NYPD Blue and Deadwood, but her claim to fame as the highly divisive Skyler White on the much beloved Breaking Bad.
Seth Meyers
As a former SNL writer and Weekend Update host turned late night denizen with Late Night with Seth Myers on NBC, Seth Meyers is a perfect fit for a guest spot on Portlandia.
Justin Long
Justin Long is one of actors most people know, but have trouble placing. He’s appeared in Live Free or Die Hard, Galaxy Quest, and Dodgeball. But let’s be real, Long is probably best known as "Mac" in those Apple commercials and for once dating Drew Barrymore.
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne is best known for her big hair and even bigger personality as Nicky on Netflix’s hit dramedy, Orange is the New Black.
