Bojack Horseman, the brilliant animation about an anthropomorphic horse who was once the star of a corny Nineties sitcom called Horsin’ Around, has returned for a fifth season on Netflix. Over the years, a variety of celebrities have willingly (and unwilling) appeared on the show: some voicing new characters, others appearing as themselves, and a few even impersonating their fellow stars. To celebrate the release of the exquisite new series, we have rounded up some of the best celebrity appearances from the previous four – with some minor details on who is starring in season five. Celebrities playing themselves Margo Martindale Margot Martindale in ‘Bojack Horseman’ (Netflix) No other celebrity cameo has become as synonymous with BoJack as Esteemed Character Actress Margo Martindale. A running gag throughout the series, Martindale’s criminal antics have landed the leading alcoholic horse in heaps of trouble, with Martindale in prison (for a time) after trying to steal Diane’s (Alison Brie) engagement ring. Does she make an appearance in season five, having been absent from the show since crashing a cargo ship that’s importing pasta? You will have to wait and see. Paul McCartney Yes, the former Beatle really does appear in BoJack. The season two episode “After Party” features a joke about Macca being hidden in Diane’s birthday cake. However, things do not go as planned, and everyone ends up leaving, McCartney only popping out of the cake when the room’s empty. “Hello? Anybody? This is Paul McCartney,” he says. “I came all this way to jump out of a cake? Honest. With a new suit on. Aye-yai-yai.” And while some viewers initially thought that was an impersonator, it was actually the real McCartney, his team apparently loving the script and recording the lines while in New York. Daniel Radcliffe Radliffe makes an appearance on the fictional show Hollywoo Stars and Celebrities: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let’s Find Out! as BoJack’s opponent, the stubborn horse pretending to not know who the Harry Potter actor is and purposely confusing him with Elijah Wood. Naomi Watts Watts ends up playing Diane in a short biopic of BoJack’s life, only for the pair to seemingly fall in love. Unfortunately, though, Watts was only doing her job as an actor and immediately leaves BoJack when the producers replace her with a ball on a stick. (Also of note from the same episode: Wallace Shawn plays BoJack in the film.) Jessica Biel Mr Peanutbutter (Paul F Tompkins) has two ex-wives who Diane must reckon with, and the better known of the pair is Jessica Biel. After divorcing around 2007, she would go on to marry Justin Timberlake and then run for governor of California, only to lose. Biel requested the showrunners make her an awful person. She also hates avocado in real life. Paul Giamatti Paul Giamatti in ‘Bojack Horseman’ (Netflix) The Sideways actor briefly appears in season, portraying Bojack Horseman on another fictional true-story programme, American Dead Girl: The Sarah Lynn Story. It’s brief, but that hasn’t stopped it becoming a fan favourite. Felicity Huffman Felicity Huffman’s Booty Academy: Los Angeles (Netflix) Living underneath Bojack’s house, Huffman gradually gets more and more annoyed at the annoying neighbour. Eventually, they end up working together on the show Felicity Huffman’s Booty Academy: Los Angeles, where both of them judge people’s bottoms with Sir Mix-A-Lot (also voiced by himself). Zack Braff Zack Braff being burnt alive by Jessica Biel on ‘Bojack Horseman’ (Netflix) Braff is one of the more famous people to attend Mr Peanutbutter’s season four fundraiser. The Scrubs actor just wants to get his parking ticket validated when he ends up underground and eventually being killed by another cameoing celebrity, Jessica Biel, who sets him on fire. His corpse is then eaten by starving partygoers... Impersonations Andrew Garfield – Paul F Tompkins When actors decline to appear on Bojack, the writers often decide to have the fictional version of their character end up hurting themselves somehow. Garfield makes for a good example. After breaking up with Sarah Lynne (Kristen Schaal), the poofy-haired Spider-Man actor ends up in hospital. The Bojack version of Garfield also loves lasagne but hates Mondays – the same character traits as the cynical animated cat Garfield. Beyoncé – Yvette Nicole Brown Another example of things ending badly for a celebrity who did not appear as themselves. Community‘s Nicole Brown took on the duty of voicing American singer-songwriter Beyoncé who ends up hospitalised after slipping on a single dollar. She later appears at athe end of season one with a visibly broken ankle. J.D. Salinger – Alan Arkin The famed author of Catcher and the Rye passed away in 2010, but that didn’t stop Bojack bringing him back. The writers even went one further, portraying Salinger as a television producer who faked his own death, only to be discovered by Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris) working at Joe Nobody’s Shop For Tandem Bicycles. He goes on to run Holywoo Stars And Celebrities: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let’s Find Out!. To portray the iconic author they brought on the Oscar-winning Alan Arkin. Visual gags Cameron Crowe Cameron Crowe in ‘Bojack Horseman’ (Netflix) Every frame of Bojack is packed with visual gags and references, making each re-watch all the more enjoyable. Some of the best sight gags include famous faces, such as Cameron Crowe, who – despite his last name – is actually a raven, as he points out many times during a meeting with Princess Carolyn. Matthew Fox Matthew Fox and Scott Wolf on ‘Bojack Horseman’ (Netflix) The Lost actor is portrayed as a feral wold who is unable to articulate any actual words while presenting the 1994 Animal Choice Awards. Meanwhile, Scott Wolf is a well-spoken fox. Mitt Dermon/Bread Poot/Lernernerner DiCapricorn/Jurj Clooners The Oscars on ‘Bojack Horseman’ (Netflix) Bojack faces some stiff competition for the best actor Oscar in season two, facing four delightfully named spoofs of A-list actors. Better yet, all four have exactly the same face, just their hair and eyes are changed. Jurj Clooners ends up coming back to the show in season four, voiced by Jerry Maguire actor Jay Mohr. Guest appearances Angela Bassett – Ana Spanakopita Bassett’s on stunning form as Bojack’s ruthless publicist, offering a memorable voice performance as the no-nonsense masochist. She’s just as excellent in season five. Patton Oswalt – Pinky Penguin As the timid head of Penguin Publishing, Oswalt makes for a delightful choice of actor. This is a tenuous connection but Oswalt also played the Batman villain Penguin in an online skit. Jeffrey Wright – Mr Cuddlywhiskers The Westworld actor voices the showrunner of failed The BoJack Horseman Show, offering some sage advice for our eponymous character (”Sometimes you need to take responsibility for your happiness” is just one of his great lines). Weird Al Yankovic – Captain Peanutbutter Born five minutes before his brother, Mr Peanutbutter, Captain Peanutbutter is slightly wiser, but just as loveable. Best of all, it’s the world renown comedian Weird Al Yankovic behind his voice. Kristen Schaal – Sarah Lynn Sarah Lynn plays such a signifiant part in the show, her death in season three leaving BoJack with a deep sadness that haunts him – no matter how much he drinks. Kristen Schaal (also the voice of Louise Belcher on Bob’s Burgers) voices the former child star-turned-drug addict to perfection, helping bring the emotional gravitas that makes her final scenes so heartbreaking. Stanley Tucci – Herb Kazzaz Another heavy moment of season three comes before Sarah Lynn’s death, with the funeral of Herb Kazzaz, the writer of Horsin’ Around and best friend of BoJack. Oscar-nominated actor Tucci voices the character in eight episodes. Lisa Kudrow – Wanda Pierce BoJack has a few girlfriends throughout the series, but perhaps the most memorable is Friends actor Kudrow’s owl, Wanda Pierce. Having missed decades of her life after being in a comma, she brings joy to the show but cannot offer the solace Bojack needs. Kimiko Glenn – Stephanie Stilton Stefani Stilton in ‘Bojack Horseman’ (Netflix) Voicing the editor of Girl Krush, the Orange Is the New Black star manages to voice the annoying click-hungry mouse to great effect – and returns once more as Diane’s boss in season five. Maria Bamford – Kelsey Jannings Comedian Bamford’s character directs BoJack’s big comeback, Secretariat, becoming a major player in season two and being seen (not heard) in the silent episode “Fish out of Water”. JK Simmons – Lenny Turtletaub The Whiplash actor plays the Secretariat-producing turtle to hugely comic effect, his dry wit making every scene a delight. John Krasinski – Secretariat Speaking of Secretariat, BoJack’s hero is voiced by another famous face: The Office and A Quiet Place’s John Krasinski. Raphael Bob-Waksberg – Charley Witherspoon BoJack creator Bob-Waksberg gives himself the great role of Charley Witherspoon, the dithering frog whose father, Mr Witherspoon, just happens to leave him the agency Princess Carolyn works for in his will. Stephen Colbert – Mr Witherspoon Witherspoon senior also has a famous face behind the voice: late-night host Stephen Colbert. Wendie Malick – Beatrice Horseman Although BoJack sees his mother as a despicable person, come the end of season four and we learn the heavy truth, the penultimate episode “Time’s Arrow” making for a stunning 20-minutes of television. Dream On‘s Malick voices the elderly horse, striking a perfect balance between being a harsh critic of BoJack’s and woman dealing with a horrendous past. Ken Jeong – Dr Allen Hu Another Community actor brought in for a short role, Jeong plays an erroneous doctor who gets Sarah Lynne and BoJack the drugs they need for there huge binge. Keegan-Michael Key – Sebastian St Clair The Key & Peele comedian voices the arrogant cat who employs Diane to write a book about his charitable escapades in Cordovia. Ben Schwartz – Rutabaga Rabitowitz The overly energetic rabbit who strikes up a romance with Princess Carolyn. Parks and Recreation‘s Schwartz imbues the role with a youthful zest, making the floppy-eared publicist one of the show’s most memorable side characters. Olivia Wilde – Charlotte Moore Another season three arc that left BoJack devastated concerned Charlotte Moore, a former friend who the horse loved deerly (she’s a deer, FYI). Who better to play someone to steal BoJack’s heart than House actor Olivia Wilde? Ilana Glazer – Penny Carson Speaking of Charlotte, her daughter, Penny, is also voiced by a notable name; Ilana Glazer, the co-creator of Broad City. Kristen Bell – Ruthie The Good Place and Frozen actor makes a brief appearance as Princess Carolyn’s distant descendent who tells her class about Carolyn. RuPaul – Queen Antonia Queen Antonia in ‘BoJack Horseman’ (Netflix) When things go wrong at Mr Peanutbutter’s party and they all end up underground, the ants come to the rescue, led by their Queen, RuPaul. A fitting cameo for the drag star. Ricky Gervais – Hedgehog Gervais’s Hedgehog on ‘BoJack Horseman’ (Netflix) Despite his character not having a name, you can immediately tell The Office star is voicing the hedgehog in charge of the Jerb Kazzaz Memorial Orphanage (intended to be named after Herb Kazzaz, but misspelled due to BoJack’s email), mainly thanks to his signature giggle. Aparna Nancherla – Hollyhock Manheim-Mannheim-Guerrero-Robinson-Zilberschlag-Hsung-Fonzerelli-McQuack Bojack’s secret cinema is voiced by Nancherla, best known for her work on Inside Amy Schumur. Andre Braugher – Woodchuck Couldchuck-Berkowitz Brooklyn Nine-Nine standout Braugher plays Mr Peanutbutter’s adversary in the California elections, the beaver Woodchuck. Lin-Manuel Miranda – Crackerjack Sugarman The Hamilton writer managed to make time to voice Crackerjack Sugarman, BoJack’s uncle seen in the episode “Time’s Arrow”. Hannibal Buress – Miles Miles on ‘BoJack Horseman’ (Netflix) Hollyhock’s boyfriend (who’s actually just trying to get a script to BoJack) was voiced by the always great Buress. Natalie Morales – Yolanda Buenaventura Yolanda on ‘BoJack Horseman’ (Netflix) Having been featured in three episodes in season four, playing Tod’s asexual partner, Morales has a signifiant role going forward into season five. One episode that revolves around her family makes for particualrly great watching. Rami Malek – Flip McVicker Flip on ‘BoJack Horseman’ (Netflix) Although just a cameo in season four, the Mr Robot actor comes into play in season five as writer and director of the Bojack’s new detective show Philbert. Stephanie Beatriz – ?? ?<doc-sep>BoJack Horseman season 5 will be hitting Netflix FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. BoJack Horseman: Netflix release trailer for season five What time will BoJack Horseman season 5 be released on Netflix? Netflix will be dropping season five of BoJack Horseman tomorrow (Friday, September 14) at midnight in California where the streaming giant’s headquarters are based. Season five of BoJack Horseman will be available simultaneously all across the world but its availability will vary depending on which time zone you’re in. BoJack Horseman fans can watch the new season from 8am in the UK on the day of release - just like all Netflix Originals. All episodes of season five - which is expected to comprise of 12 parts - will be released at once for fans to binge-watch in an epic sitting. Alternatively, episodes can be downloaded and watched on other devices later without an internet connection. Season five got the green light from Netflix in September last year, not long after the fourth run debuted. Early reviews of season five have been positive with critics hailing BoJack Horseman as still one of Netflix’s best programmes. BoJack Horseman has proved to be a big hit since it aired back in 2014. BOJACK HORSEMAN SEASON 5 NETFLIX RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER, PLOT BoJack Horseman season 5 will be hitting Netflix BoJack Horseman season 5 will be hitting Netflix What will happen in BoJack Horseman season 5? Season five will pick up after he events of the last run in which title character BoJack Horseman (played by Will Arnett) discovered he had a half-sister. The new episodes are also likely to tackle BoJack’s attempts to resuscitate his career as he takes on a role in a new TV series. Reflecting earlier this year about the show, creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg told Slash Film: “I think by making BoJack a horse, it allows an audience to project themselves on him in a way that if you were looking at a picture of Will Arnett, you might not be as inclined to. “There does exist an odd universality to these animals. By making them more foreign, they become more relatable.” HOW MANY EPISODES ARE IN BOJACK HORSEMAN SEASON 5? He continued about the forthcoming episodes: “I’m excited for people to see it. I think it’s another exciting season. “It’s odd for me now to do these interviews about season four because I’m like, ‘What happened in season four again?’ because my brain is so much in season five. “I’m enthusiastic about it. I think people are going to really like it.” While he couldn’t give an specifics, the star teased: “I think we go to some fun places and some dark places. HOW TO WATCH BOJACK HORSEMAN SEASON 5 ONLINE BoJack Horseman season 5 will be hitting Netflix<doc-sep>
In season 5 of Netflix’s animated series BoJack Horseman, the troubled actor BoJack (Will Arnett) introduces a screening of Philbert, his new show about a detective who may have murdered his wife. ”We’ve all done terrible things that we deeply regret,” he says. “I’ve done so many unforgivable things … and I think that’s what this show says, is that we’re all terrible, so we’re all okay. I think that’s a really powerful message.” That moment is in some ways an indictment of fans of BoJack Horseman and other anti-hero driven stories, particularly in a season that seems dedicated to showing it remembers every part of its title character’s dark history from previous episodes. He nearly had sex with an old friend’s teenage daughter. He went on a bender with a former co-star that ended in her dying of an overdose. He betrayed his best friend to ensure his own fame and fortune. But what makes BoJack different from Philbert, Breaking Bad’s Walter White, The Sopranos’ Tony Soprano, or other notable TV anti-heroes is that he’s not trying to escape justice or even the judgment of others. He might believe his actions are unforgivable, but his friends, coworkers and audience stay with him, hoping he has the capacity to be better. While BoJack regularly points out that playing the title character makes him the star of Philbert, BoJack Horseman has become much more of an ensemble show in season 5. Sadness is still the show’s dominant theme, but giving more time to other characters lets creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg examine flavors of the emotion beyond BoJack’s self-destructive depression. Episode 5 of the season’s newly released 12 episodes sees BoJack’s perpetually stressed but good-natured manager — and Philbert producer — Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris) returning to her impoverished hometown to meet the mother of a baby she hopes to adopt. It’s a heart-wrenching story that provides perspective on Princess Carolyn’s ambitions, how easy it is for women to get trapped in bad situations, and how quickly a future that looks settled can change. Even more striking is the season’s second episode, which follows Diane Nguyen (Alison Brie), BoJack’s biographer, who’s turned to writing for Philbert and the feminist website “Girl Croosh.” Framed as a listicle of reasons to visit Vietnam, the episode zips backward and forward in time to address the pain of a failed marriage, the challenge of reconnecting with ethnic roots, and the power of transition. Even BoJack’s fellow actor and typically jovial foil Mr. Peanutbutter (Paul F. Tompkins) is forced to do some self-reflection over the course of episode 8, which alternates between four Halloween parties and how they marked a turning point in his relationship with his three wives and current girlfriend. This is heavy material to cram into 25 minutes, but each episode succeeds through a mix of sharp dialogue and the goofy humor inherent to a world equally populated by humans and anthropomorphic animals. Princess Carolyn’s hometown has a flea market where actual fleas shop. Diane escapes from her troubles by strolling through Vietnam with a bald eagle who doesn’t realize she’s also American. And Mr. Peanutbutter’s young pug girlfriend Pickles (Hong Chau) recovers after getting too drunk at the party by lapping water from a Solo cup. Each episode is peppered with blink-and-you-might-miss-it visual gags that demand viewers pay attention, while also providing bursts of relief from the dark themes. BoJack’s Philbert co-star and romantic interest Gina (Stephanie Beatriz) and the show’s neurotic creator Flip (Rami Malek) round out the season 5 supporting cast, though BoJack’s half-sister Hollyhock (Aparna Nancherla), who was the biggest plot point of season 4, still makes a few appearances. Flip provides an outlet for some great meta jabs at the state of prestige television. “I hope you all enjoy it, because that means you are smart,” Flip says when introducing the Philbert screening. “If you don’t get it, that means that my genius wasn’t appreciated in my own time, and that’s okay too.” His comment prompts a round of nervous laughter from the audience. “Why are you laughing?” he asks. “Please do not laugh during the screening. This episode contains no intentional humor.” But Gina is the real standout, played with the same wry earnestness that Beatriz brings to her Brooklyn Nine-Nine character, Rosa Diaz. Gina has resigned herself to getting by playing unmemorable television roles and having unsatisfying flings with her co-stars.