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Costume Designer Nicky Smith Talks “The Chair Company”with blackfilm.com

by Rob Smith December 9, 2025, 5:18 am

Ro Carter spoke with Nicky Smith about her role as Costume Designer for new HBO series The Chair Company.

Nicky Smith The Chair Company

After an embarrassing incident at work, a man (Robinson) finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy.

The HBO Original comedy series The Chair Company, created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, debuted Sunday, October 12 on HBO and is available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the eight-episode season aired weekly leading up to the season finale on Sunday, November 30.

In addition to Tim Robinson as William Ronald Trosper, series regulars include Lake Bell as Barb Trosper, Sophia Lillis as Natalie Trosper, Will Price as Seth Trosper, and Joseph Tudisco as Mike Santini. Lou Diamond Phillips recurs as Jeff Levjman.

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