Think Sasha From Nobody Wants This Looks Familiar? Here’s Where You’ve Seen Him
Netflix’s Nobody Wants This is back for season 2 as Timothy Simons steals scenes as Sasha Roklov, Noah’s older brother and Esther’s husband, stirring up family chaos alongside Kristen Bell and Adam Brody — and if his face rings a bell, you’re not alone.
If you watched Netflix's Nobody Wants This and found yourself going 'why do I know that guy?', that guy is Timothy Simons. Season 2 hit Netflix on October 23, 2025, and the 47-year-old Veep alum is back as Sasha Roklov, Noah's older brother and Esther's husband, stirring the pot in the show's already messy family/romance stew with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.
Where Sasha's Head Is At In Season 2
Simons is a series regular here, and the show actually lets him be a human being instead of a punchline. Sasha's marriage to Esther (Jackie Tohn) is in freefall this season, and it boils over at Morgan and Dr. Andy's engagement party. Esther calls for a separation. Sasha, who has been holding on way too tightly, finally listens. He gives her space, stays respectful, and still quietly hopes there's a path back. It's tender, uncomfortable, and very un-Simons if your brain is stuck on Veep-era chaos.
There's also an intriguing new thread with Morgan (Justine Lupe) that isn't obvious will-they/won't-they stuff. Simons even clarified that himself:
'It's not necessarily romantic... it's an "undefinable connection".'
- Timothy Simons, to Today.com
Why You Recognize His Face (Even If You Forgot His Name)
Simons has made a career out of being the unforgettable guy in the ensemble. On HBO's Veep, he played Jonah Ryan for seven seasons across 65 episodes, the insufferable ladder-climber who somehow fails up into Congress. That run earned him a 2017 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, plus five more SAG nominations from 2013 through 2016. He was a standout among heavy hitters like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony Hale.
- Veep (2012-2019): Jonah Ryan; 65 episodes; 2017 SAG ensemble win + five earlier nominations
- Don't Worry Darling (2022): Dr. Collins, a high-ranking figure in the Victory Project doling out pills to keep the women compliant
- Candy (2022): Pat Montgomery, husband to Jessica Biel's title character amid a brutal axe-murder case
- The Interview (2014): Malcolm, in the infamous Kim Jong-un assassination comedy
- Home Sweet Home Alone (2021): Hunter McKenzie, in the sixth Home Alone installment
- Happiest Season (2020), Christine (2016), Joy Ride (2023)
- Looking for Alaska (2019, Hulu): The Eagle
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2 (upcoming, Disney+): King Tantalus
- Voice roles: Drew Pickles in the Rugrats reboot; multiple characters on HouseBroken
Quick Backstory
Simons was born June 12, 1978, in Readfield, Maine. He graduated with a theater degree from the University of Maine in 2001, moved to Los Angeles in 2008, and did the usual survival shuffle: cater waiter, bartender, set builder. The random break that nudged him toward Veep? An insurance commercial where he played Abraham Lincoln, which helped him land that career-defining audition.
About Nobody Wants This
The show comes from creator Erin Foster and first premiered in September 2024. It stars Kristen Bell as Dr. Andy, Adam Brody as Noah, Justine Lupe as Morgan, Timothy Simons as Sasha, and Jackie Tohn as Esther. It sits at a 7.8/10 on IMDb and 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix (US).
The Takeaway
Simons built his name playing characters you love to hate. Sasha is different: decent but tangled up in his own fear of letting go. Watching him try to do the right thing, even when it hurts, is a smart use of what he does best.
What's your favorite Timothy Simons role? How's he working for you in Nobody Wants This?