Mike and Molly Cast: Where They Are Today

Mike and Molly tells the story of a couple, aptly named Mike (Billy Gardell) and Molly (Melissa McCarthy), who connect in a Chicago Overeaters Anonymous program, and quickly discover an affection for one another. The television series debuted in 2010 and has a respectable 127 episodes in its six seasons. Mike and Molly was also nominated for 16 awards, winning five, two of which were Primetime Emmys.

In a 2010 blog post for Marie Claire, Maura Kelly referred to the series' leads as "fat bastards." Despite this heartless feedback and a later iffy apology, the series continued on and was very successful. Part of this success was due to the fact that Mike and Molly had terrific plots, a huge heart, and epic humor, just like the legendary sitcoms of the 1980s, 1990s, and early-2000s.

Many of the episodes showed that television could be both entertaining and convey a significant message at the same time, just like real life often does. Much of this charm came from the characters themselves, who would be nothing without the actors and actresses who portray them. Here is what the cast of Mike and Molly has been up to in recent years.

Billy Gardell

Mike Biggs, one of the main characters in Mike and Molly, was portrayed by Billy Gardell. He is now working on many projects, including another sitcom, Bob Hearts Abishola, where he once again plays a lead character, Bob. In 2021 and 2022, Gardell also appeared on the television shows Bitter Homes and Gardens and Guy's Ultimate Game Night. He played Collins in the 2022 podcast series, Catchers, an Audible Original. The films The Italy Boys and The Vortex are now in production and are among Gardell's next projects.

Melissa McCarthy

In Mike and Molly, Molly Flynn was portrayed by Melissa McCarthy. McCarthy has recently been in the movies Thunder Force and Thor: Love and Thunder as well as the television shows Nine Perfect Strangers and God's Favorite Idiot. Additionally, she voiced Calvin in a cameo on The Simpsons. Her planned appearances include playing the renowned antagonist Ursula (whom she says was inspired by drag queens) in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid in 2023, as well as upcoming roles in Unfrosted and an untitled Christmas in New York movie.

Reno Wilson

In Mike and Molly, Reno Wilson played Officer Carl McMillan, a friend and fellow police officer of Mike. Wilson went on to appear in a number of movies and television shows after his involvement on the show; the most recent of these include Good Girls, Tyson's Run, A Snowy Day in Oakland, and the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air remake simply titled, Bel-Air. In the impending television reboot of Fatal Attraction, he will also play Earl. The movies Above the Line and Retro, which are currently in production as of this writing, are among Wilson's next endeavors.

Katy Mixon

In Mike and Molly, Katy Mixon played Victoria Flynn, Molly's sister. After the show ended, Mixon continued to work primarily in television, appearing in episodes of George & Tammy, American Housewife, and The Thing About Pam. She made cameo appearances in both the animated series, Big Hero 6: The Series and Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, lending her voice to characters in the two shows. Her only currently announced upcoming pursuit is playing a character in the 2023 television series Botcop.

Swoosie Kurtz

In Mike and Molly, Swoosie Kurtz played Molly's slightly neurotic mother Joyce Flynn. She had a number of roles in movies and television after the series ended, the most recent of which was in Man with a Plan and Call Me Kat. Additionally, she provided voices for animated series such as Bless the Harts, American Dad!, and the Rugrats reboot. At the time of writing, nothing is known about Kurtz's future projects.

Nyambi Nyambi

After playing Samuel, a server that worked at Mike and Carl's beloved diner, in Mike and Molly, Nyambi Nyambi went on to star in a number of movies and television shows. A few of his latest ventures include appearances in the movies The Sleepless, Here Today, and In Her Name, as well as a guest spot on Titans. Per The Wrap, Nyambi even received hate for a specific scene in The Good Fight, where he played Jay Dipersia in a recurring role. Although Nyambi's upcoming projects are unknown, we hope to see him in something epic sooner rather than later.

Louis Mustillo

Louis Mustillo, who played Vince in Mike and Molly, later made appearances in a number of television shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Over/Under, NCIS, and Blue Bloods, as well as a few films, including Crappy Mother's Day and Bobcat Moretti. Additionally, he played the title character, Cooper Marino, in the 2020 made-for-TV movie and the 2022 television miniseries, both entitled Cooper's Bar. He is set to portray Mothman in Magic Hour, which is the sole future movie that has been revealed regarding him.

Rondi Reed

In a recurrent role in Mike and Molly, Rondi Reed played Peggy, Mike's sourpuss, divorced mom. After leaving that role, Reed only worked in television with guest appearances in a variety of programs, the most recent of which were Speechless, Mom, Why Women Kill, B Positive, and How We Roll. It is unknown what Reed has planned for the future, but if she keeps portraying hilariously snarky characters like she has in the past, we can't wait to see what she does next.