
Onion News Empire
Overview
The journalists at the Onion News Network will do anything to stay at the top of their game. And if they can't find a great story, they'll create one.
Top Cast

Jeffrey Tambor
David Bryant

Christopher Masterson
Sam West

Aja Naomi King
Jillian

William Sadler
Ed Musgrove

Laila Robins
Helena Zweibel

Cheyenne Jackson
Cameron Grey
Mabel L'Ecuyer
Courtney Carter

Jolly Abraham
Abigail

Jodi Applegate Kay
Daytime News Anchor (as Jodi Applegate-Kay)

Charles Techman
Kip O'Rourke

Jonathan Marballi
Terrorist

Harriett D. Foy
Vivian
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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